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Fron Hall United

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 103180
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Gwernymynydd
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ22406210
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver (1863-1897)

Geology
The mine is situated on a vein 200 yds. south of, but parallel to the Fron Issa Vein, within the Cefn y fedw Sandstone.

Workings
Large spoil heaps and one very large shaft lie to the west of the road from Gwernymynydd in an area of overgrown woodland.

Building ruins lie alongside the road at SJ22306215 to the east of an area of collapse, which may have been a level.

Little evidence can be seen of the large scale workings in the late 19th century by the Fron Hall Mining Company.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
There is no evidence of power sources, although documentary sources mention an engine shaft and a whim shaft (Smith 1921).

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN103180

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-01-1985


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April 20, 2025, 12:24 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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