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Berthen Farm

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18006
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Ysceifiog
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ17407180
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The Old Pantynef Vein ran south as far as Berthen Farm (Smith 1921). Shafts remain in the vicinity of the farm and Berthen Covert. To the west and in the fields across the road from Pentre Farm, shafts are distinguishable at SJ16807170 (two shafts) and SJ16907170, probably the workings of the Tyddyn Shepherd Mine. To the north, and across the road from Berthen Farm, shaft-mounds are discernable in the fields below Plas Captain.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18006

Events :

Related records

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 12:24 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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