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Tinplate works at Aberdulais Falls is a post-medieval and modern industrial site comprising the remains of tinplate manufacturing facilities located at Aberdulais in Wales. The works represent the development of tinplate production during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, exploiting the water power provided by the Falls of the River Tawe to drive the machinery essential to the tinplate manufacturing process. The site contains structural remains of the works buildings, associated industrial features, and evidence of the technological innovations adopted in this important Welsh industry. The tinplate works at Aberdulais illustrate the significance of South Wales as a centre of metal production and the crucial role of water power in driving industrial development during this period.
Tinplate works at Aberdulais Falls is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM485. View the official record →
Tinplate works at Aberdulais Falls is a post-medieval and modern industrial site comprising the remains of tinplate manufacturing facilities located at Aberdulais in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM485.
Tinplate works at Aberdulais Falls dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a tinplate works. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tinplate works at Aberdulais Falls 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 GM485.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp (5.3 km), Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer (5.9 km), Foel Fynyddau Round Cairn (6 km).
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