Dyfi Furnace
Visitor notice
Due to concerns over the spread of Coronavirus and the well-being of our visitors, this monument will be closed to the public until further notice. Please check the Cadw website for further updates.
Overview
Perfectly-preserved example of Welsh industrial heritage in a sublime rural setting
The Industrial Revolution wasn’t confined to coal and iron in south Wales and slate in the north. Built around 1755, this charcoal-fired blast furnace used for the smelting of iron ore is one of the best-preserved industrial buildings of its type in Britain. Harnessing the power of the River Einion, the furnace’s waterwheel drove a huge set of bellows. These huffed and puffed compressed air into the furnace, creating the scorching temperatures needed to process the ore into pig iron, much of which was sent to forges in the Midlands.
The furnace only operated for around 50 years before being abandoned. The restored waterwheel that can now be seen is a remnant of the building’s second life as a sawmill.
Prices
Facilities
Parking spaces (approx.12 cars) at car park across a busy road. No dedicated disabled spaces.
Cadw do not allow drone flying from or over its guardianship sites, except by contractors commissioned for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and are operating under controlled conditions.
Smoking is not permitted.
Directions
For further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484950.
