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Westminster, New/Long Rake East Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 103386
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Halkyn
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ19307080
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver (1868-1893)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The New Westminster Company invested heavily on land not previously mined attracted by the very rich ores being gained from adjoining setts.

The area was cut by Eyton Lode, Pantygwlanod, Wagstaff, Waen and New Lodes.

The main mine area, dressing floors and other related buildings has been cleared at SJ19307080, only earthwork mounds remain with bulldozed spoil.

An area of shafts and mounds spreads eastwards across the mountain towards Halkyn. The area is cut to the south by the quarry. Many of the shafts are substantially capped with concrete beehives.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
A Mining Journal of 1887 lists a 30" pumping engine for sale at the Grosvenor Mine.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
Two disused limekilns at SJ19657093.

Sources :
Britnell, W J, Martin, C H R & Hankinson, R , 2000 , Holywell Common and Halkyn Mountain: Historic Landscape Characterization ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN103386

Events :
39362 : Historic Landscape Characterisation, Holywell Common and Halkyn Mountain (year : 1999-2000)

Related records

Compiled date : 28-02-1985


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