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Pen Bronwiski

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 103424
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Halkyn
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ18856885
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
A large shaft at SJ18936899 is connected to a stone-built structure, having two large wheelpits and a platform area.

The shaft and associated structures form an isolated area of working. The workings lay on the Fron Vein and shafts along the same vein to the west of the main area may be hidden in the woodland at SJ18706885.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
There is no evidence to suggest the source of power for the wheelpit structure.

Processing
The stonework remains of two ore bins can be traced alongside the large shaft. Any evidence of a dressing floor has been heavily trampled on by cattle and only waste remains.

Other features
The stonework walls of a possible mine office or dwelling stand to the west of the shaft. A small stone built rectangular building has been adapted for cattle shelter.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN103424

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Compiled date : 28-02-1985


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April 20, 2025, 12:16 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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