Scheduled MonumentsWalesVentilation Furnace, Trehafod
Post Medieval/Modern · Chimney

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod

Wales
Cadw SAM GM437
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Chimney
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod is a post-medieval industrial chimney structure located in Wales. The furnace dates to the modern industrial period and forms part of the industrial heritage associated with the Trehafod area. It represents the technological infrastructure of Wales's industrial development, serving a functional role in ventilation systems required by contemporary mining or manufacturing operations. The structure is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw (reference GM437), reflecting its recognised historical and archaeological significance within the industrial landscape of South Wales.

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod?

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod is a post-medieval industrial chimney structure located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM437.

What period does Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod date from?

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a chimney. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod?

Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod 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 GM437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ventilation Furnace, Trehafod?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp (4 km), Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring (4.1 km), Lle'r Gaer (4.3 km).

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