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White Rock Copper Works is a post-medieval industrial site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM481. The copper works represents the development of metal processing industries in Wales during the early modern and industrial periods, reflecting the exploitation of local mineral resources and the expansion of manufacturing capacity in the region. The site preserves physical remains characteristic of copper smelting and refining operations, including structural evidence of furnaces and associated industrial infrastructure. As a copper works of post-medieval to modern date, it contributes to the archaeological record of Wales's industrial heritage and the technological practices employed in copper metallurgy during this period.
White Rock Copper Works is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM481. View the official record →
White Rock Copper Works is a post-medieval industrial site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM481. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM481.
White Rock Copper Works dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a copper works. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
White Rock Copper Works 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 GM481.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foxhole River Staithes (0.5 km), Original Swansea Castle (1.7 km), Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (1.7 km).
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