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Llwyn-y-cosyn Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 103652
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Ysceifiog
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ17907290
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (1875-1881)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
A small mining venture in the 1870s was operating in the vicinity of LLwyn-y-cosyn Farm.

The only remaining evidence are shaft mounds in the fields to the north-west of the farm. The shafts follow an east to west vein crossing to the north of the farmhouse.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

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 - PRN103652

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

Related records

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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