Porth Wen Brickworks

Porth Wen Brickworks is an old industrial complex on the northern coast of Anglesey with preserved brick kilns and harbor facilities. The site contains multiple buildings, distinctive round kilns, crushing equipment, and a port that once shipped bricks by sea.

The brickworks started in 1850 making fire bricks from local quartzite for steel industry furnaces across the region. The factory ran for over 60 years before closing in 1914 as market conditions changed.

The site shows how Anglesey connected to wider industrial networks through craft and trade during the 1800s. The buildings and structures reflect the daily work that shaped this coastal community.

The site is reached by a roughly 45-minute walk from Cemaes Bay along the coastal path; sturdy shoes are needed for the steep terrain. The path follows the coastline and offers sea views along the way, so be prepared for changing weather.

The round kilns, known as beehive kilns, are distinctive structures designed specifically for efficient brick production. This oven style was common in Victorian industrial sites, but few examples survive as well preserved as these.