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Bryn-yr-Orsedd

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18017
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Llanarmon-yn-ial
Unitary authority : Denbighshire
NGR : SJ19605930
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (Early 19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The mine worked the western end of the Belgrave Vein, which runs eastwards from the Alyn valley across bare limestone terraces to the east of Bryn-yr-orsedd. The shafts, amid much waste and tailings lie on the natural limestone outcrops. Shafts and levels appear to have been driven into the hillside.

The mine was probably worked in the early years as Bryn-yr-orsedd, but later became part of the Belgrave Mine (PRN 18005).

Transport
Raw materials appear to have been transported downhill by an incline.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
The possible dressing floor areas in the valley floor have been bulldozed clear at SJ19505940.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18017

Events :

Related records
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 18017

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 1:16 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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