Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite of Wireworks at Whitebrook
Post Medieval/Modern · Iron forge

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook

Wales
Cadw SAM MM270
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Iron forge
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Wales that represents the significant ironworking and wire manufacturing industries that developed in the region. The site is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation MM270. The wireworks operated during the post-medieval period and represents an important phase in Wales's industrial heritage, when water-powered mills and forges utilised the local river resources and mineral deposits to support metalworking production. The remains demonstrate the physical infrastructure and landscape modifications characteristic of early modern industrial enterprise in Wales.

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook?

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Wales that represents the significant ironworking and wire manufacturing industries that developed in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM270.

What period does Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook date from?

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a iron forge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook?

Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackcliff Wood Limekiln (8.3 km), Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry (8.6 km), Offa's Dyke: section in Danehill Wood, 300m west of East Vaga (8.7 km).

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