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Minera, New Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 106071
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Minera
Unitary authority : Wrexham
NGR : SJ279508
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE
Status : scheduled monument

Description :
Lead mine dating to late 19th century. Various buildings visible including capped shaft. Recently explored as part of reclamation scheme. The site is adjacent to the Clywedog trail.

Scheduled in 1997: The monument comprises the remains of a 19th century lead mine 'New Minera Shaft' and includes its water-management and transport systems, extraction and dressing processes with their power systems. The extensive remains include a capped shaft, buddles, jig boxes, engine bases, and structures associated with the innovative vanning machinery. Timber structures such as launders and boxes are also well preserved on the site. (Cadw, 1997)

Sources :
CADW , Various , Cof Cymru - National Historic Assets of Wales

Events :

Related records
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 163578
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 18145

Compiled date : 31-12-1993


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April 19, 2025, 5:44 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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