Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey
Post Medieval/Modern · Tramroad

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM271
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Tramroad
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey is a Post Medieval tramroad construction located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Dating from the industrial period, the embankment forms part of Stanley's Tramroad, a transport infrastructure serving the coal and mineral extraction industries of the South Wales coalfield. The structure represents the physical engineering of early modern freight transport systems that connected inland collieries and ironworks to coastal shipping points. The embankment survives as a significant archaeological monument evidencing the industrial development of the Pembrey area during this period.

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey?

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey is a Post Medieval tramroad construction located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM271.

What period does Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey date from?

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tramroad. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey?

Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey 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 CM271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanley's Tramroad Embankment, Pembrey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of (8.1 km), Burry Holms Camp (8.7 km), St Cennydd's Church Cross-shaft (9.1 km).

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