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Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a post-medieval transport earthwork located in Wales, forming part of the infrastructure associated with the Grosmont Railway. The embankment represents the physical remains of a tramway system constructed to facilitate the movement of goods, particularly minerals and agricultural products, during the period of industrial expansion in Wales. As an earthwork monument, it survives as a raised linear feature in the landscape, demonstrating the engineering solutions employed in early modern transport networks. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as MM199, reflecting its recognition as a structure of historical and archaeological importance to Wales's industrial heritage.
Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM199. View the official record →
Tramway Embankment of Grosmont Railway is a post-medieval transport earthwork located in Wales, forming part of the infrastructure associated with the Grosmont Railway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM199.
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 Britain.
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.
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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