Nantyglo Round Towers, Defensive fortification towers in Nantyglo, Wales.
The Nantyglo Round Towers include two circular stone structures with cast iron fittings, positioned at opposite corners of Roundhouse Farm.
Ironmaster Joseph Bailey constructed these towers between 1816 and 1822 following worker riots against wage reductions at his ironworks.
The towers represent the relationship between industrial owners and workers during the early nineteenth century industrial development in South Wales.
While the north-east tower maintains its structure with original iron plates roof, the south-west tower stands partially demolished and neither allows public access.
These fortifications contain some of the earliest examples of structural cast iron usage in British architecture, including internal beams and door frames.
GPS coordinates: 51.78530,-3.17546
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:11
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