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Cat Hole, West/Pilkington's

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18033
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Gwernymynydd
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ20206270
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (1826-1904)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The Pilkington's Vein ran west from Cathole and was worked through the woodland to the west of the Cathole to Gwernaffield Road down to the River Alyn.

The Old Engine Shaft remains to the south of Cefn Mawr Hall at SJ20456305. West Whim Shaft remains overgrown at SJ20326291. Footway and Bartlay's Shafts remain in this area to the south of Cefn-Mawr Hall.

The area bears the earthwork scars of earlier mining activity than the Taylor period, but the area appears to have been intensely mined in the 19th century.

Transport
The old mine track runs in north to the area off the Mold to Loggerheads Road. The area is much used by the public as it adjoins the Loggerhead Country Park.

Power
The old whim circle at SJ20326291.

Processing
The woodland clearance area is littered with tailings in the area of SJ20256270.

Ore was recorded as being taken to Pantybuarth (103203) for dressing.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18033

Events :

Related records
Better Woodlands for Wales 18523

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 1:02 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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