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Cambrian Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18031
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Brynford
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ16907570
Site Type (preferred type first) : MODERN LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (1902-1904)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
Returns for lead were entered (Burt et al 1992) for 1902-1904, but the sett remains in an area of early lead mining and quarrying. The sett lies on the extreme south of the Golch Hill Vein, a string of the main Milw Vein. Evidence remains as a large shaft at SJ16957575, with a further mound to the south at SJ16957500. The site is crossed to the north by the earthworks of the Quarry incline. The shaft mounds to the south east at SJ17057565 may relate to the Gladstone sett.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Britnell, W J, Martin, C H R & Hankinson, R , 2000 , Holywell Common and Halkyn Mountain: Historic Landscape Characterization ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18031

Events :
39362 : Historic Landscape Characterisation, Holywell Common and Halkyn Mountain (year : 1999-2000)

Related records

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 1:19 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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