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Minera, Union

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 104265
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Minera
Unitary authority : Wrexham
NGR : SJ25305250
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver (Early 19th century-1888)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The sett probably encompassed some of the earlier workings of Eisteddfod Mountain. The large company made considerabe returns for the late 19th century. The NGR given in Burt et al (1992) is in close proximity to Eisteddfod Mine and Twelve Apostles sett.

A large shaft and horse whim circle remains at SJ25295253 and a second large shaft at SJ25395250. Other workings in the area are older and shallower.

The company worked the Boundary sett from 1880 also.

Minera Consols operating from 1872-1882 in the same area appear to have encompassed the workings of Twelve Apostles, and West Minera (1881-2) at SJ25405250.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
Whim circle at SJ25295253.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
The remains of stonework cottages were probably mine related. They stand derelict at SJ25355255.

Sources :
Kennedy, A E , 2001 , Tir Gofal Management Plan: Heritage Management Information (HE1). Scotland Farm Trewddyn - NE/06/2065

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-07-1985


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April 19, 2025, 5:39 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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