Scheduled MonumentsWalesTramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway
Post Medieval/Modern · Earthwork (unclassified)

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway

Wales
Cadw SAM MM199
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a Post Medieval and Modern transport earthwork located in Wales, recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument reference MM199. The embankment forms part of the historic tramway infrastructure associated with the Grosmont Railway, which operated in the area during the industrial period. As a surviving earthwork monument, it represents the physical remains of early railway or tramway construction technology and engineering practices of its era. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Wales's transport heritage and industrial development.

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway?

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a Post Medieval and Modern transport earthwork located in Wales, recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument reference MM199. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM199.

What period does Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway date from?

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway?

Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway 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 MM199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. James's Churchyard Cross, Llanvetherine (5 km), White Castle (6.4 km), Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory (7.8 km).

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