Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
GM438
Name
Gadlys Ironworks (Remains of Blast Furnace)
Date of Designation
30/08/1989
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Community
Aberdare West
Easting
300018
Northing
202990
Broad Class
Industrial
Site Type
Ironworks
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a blast furnace of the Gadlys Ironworks. Built by Wayne and Company in 1827-8, one furnace was in blast. Two further furnaces were added in 1855-56. The furnaces were blown out in 1875 in the great iron industry depression of the early 1870s. The neighbouring blast engine house and cast house are Listed Buildings.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance and illustrate our knowledge and understanding of the development of the iron industry in Wales. It retains significant archaeological potential, with the strong possibility of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. A blast furnace may be part of a larger cluster of industrial monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.