Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
1717
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
09/10/1978
Date of Amendment
01/12/1995
Name of Property
Stone Chimney at Pentre Saeson Foundry
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Brymbo
Town
Locality
Pentre Saeson
Easting
327858
Northing
353181
Street Side
Location
Close to the B5102, between Brymbo and Bwlchgwyn.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
The foundry was probably established in the late C18 by John Wilkinson, and the chimney is likely to be largely an original feature.
Exterior
Tall circular chimney of stone rubble laid in large blocks, with capping; upper stage above capping is brick. Two semi-circular headed openings with brick dressings on opposite sides at ground level.
Interior
Reason for designation
An integral part of the very rare surviving small foundry complex at Pentre Saeson.
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