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Gelli Fowler Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 103630
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Brynford
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ17637343
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous limestone.

Workings
The remains of 19th century workings remain as shaft mounds in the fields surrounding Gelli Fowler Farm. An east-west vein appears to cross a north-south , which continues on to Llwn-y-cosyn.

The main shaft mounds are at SJ17537345, SJ17637343, SJ17687342, and SJ17527329.

Shafts continue south at SJ17527329, SJ17557313, and SJ17527304.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
A pond at SJ17647340 possibly dates from the mine period.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

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 - PRN103630

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

Related records
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 103630

Compiled date : 30-06-1985


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April 20, 2025, 12:05 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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