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The Salthouse Ruins

The Salthouse Ruins

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The Salthouse Ruins

Recommended by 25 hikers out of 26

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Gower National Landscape

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Location: Port Eynon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

20.2km

05:31

320m

310m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Port Eynon Beach & Headland loop to Blackhole Cliff from Port Eynon — Gŵyr / Gower

8.04km

02:09

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Port Eynon Headland loop — Gŵyr / Gower

5.06km

01:23

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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mancdaz

March 11, 2023

This monument comprises the remains of a group of structures on the sea-edge, the site of a 16th - early 17th century salthouse and fortified house. Used in the 19th century as oysterman's cottages, the site is divided into a series of three stone lined chambers at beach level, and a group of two storey buildings at higher level. The largest chamber produced on excavation the remains of a wooden pump, 1.75m long, comprising a hollowed out tree trunk with non-return valve. This is still in-situ. Sea water was fed into these chambers at high tide and pumped to the higher level to be evaporated in coal-fired furnaces to make salt. The buildings have possible musket loops.

The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of early salt-making processes. Indeed, this saltworks represents the most intact example of its kind in south Wales. The monument retains significant archaeological potential and forms an important element in the wider south-Wales industrial landscape.

The area scheduled comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.

Sarah

May 19, 2023

Lovely walk but the car park at Port Eynon doesn’t open until 8am so remember that if you’re factoring in low tide times for Culver Hole. Absolutely amazing rock scrambles at low tide, the pools are filled with starfish, shrimp and crabs!

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Port Eynon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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The Salthouse Ruins

1. Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

2. Port Eynon Beach & Headland loop to Blackhole Cliff from Port Eynon — Gŵyr / Gower

3. Port Eynon Headland loop — Gŵyr / Gower

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