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Minera New Shaft

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 163578
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Minera
Unitary authority : Wrexham
NGR : SJ2785250851
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL MINE SHAFT
Status : scheduled monument

Summary :
New Shaft with extensive processing works depicted on OS 2nd edition 25". Scheduled in 1997. The monument comprises the remains of a 19th century lead mine.

Description :
New Shaft with extensive processing works depicted on OS 2nd edition 25"

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) 106071

Compiled date : 20-06-2019


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April 20, 2025, 12:19 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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