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Bryngwyn

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18022
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Gwernymynydd
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ21406180
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (Early 19th century-1873)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone and Cefn-y-fedw Sandstone flats.

Workings
Workings are located in an area of very rough pasture, being the top of the limestone ridge. Early workings appear as linear open-cuts and small trial shafts across the ridge itself. Extensive quarrying has taken place in the area.

Workings on the sandstone flats surrounded Bryngwyn Farm at SJ21806140 and appear as shafts to the east and west of the road running south from Gwernymynydd. The farm buildings were reputedly the mine offices. The sett in this area is also referenced as Fron-Ucha (PRN 18072).

Transport
Evidence of the quarry incline remains on the limestone ridge and the line of the incline can be traced downhill to its' winding wheelpit base at SJ21306109.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18022

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 12:52 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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