Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Pottery, Nantgarw
Post Medieval/Modern · Pottery Kiln

The Pottery, Nantgarw

Wales
Cadw SAM GM335
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Pottery Kiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Pottery, Nantgarw is a post-medieval industrial pottery kiln located in the village of Nantgarw in Glamorgan, Wales. The site dates from the early nineteenth century, when it was established as part of the wider ceramic manufacturing enterprise that developed in the South Wales valleys during the Georgian and early Victorian periods. The pottery at Nantgarw is historically significant for its association with the production of high-quality porcelain, particularly during the period when the works operated under the direction of William Billingsley and other potters who sought to establish competitive porcelain manufacture in Wales. The surviving kiln structure represents an important example of early industrial pottery infrastructure and contributes to the archaeological record of nineteenth-century ceramics production in South Wales.

The Pottery, Nantgarw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Pottery, Nantgarw?

The Pottery, Nantgarw is a post-medieval industrial pottery kiln located in the village of Nantgarw in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM335.

What period does The Pottery, Nantgarw date from?

The Pottery, Nantgarw dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a pottery kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Pottery, Nantgarw?

The Pottery, Nantgarw 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 GM335.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Pottery, Nantgarw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cooking Mound East of Taff Terrace (5.6 km), Melingriffith Water Pump (5.9 km), St-y-Nyll Round Barrow (7.4 km).

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