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Chwarel Wen Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18042
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Brynford
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ17607388
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (19th Century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The workings follow a north-south vein on the western side of the road (B5121) from Groesfford Farm to Brynford.

Three shafts are located on the farmland at Pen-y-ffordd at SJ17487362, SJ17497363 and SJ17507366. A single shaft to the east of the road at SJ17517360 is overshadowed by the large electricity pylons.

To the north of Pen-y-fford, an area of wasteground, all dangerously overgrown has the appearance of a well established household dump. The more noticeable shafts are at SJ17547376, SJ17547384, SJ17627387, SJ17557395, SJ17587389 and to the east of the road at SJ17667387 and SJ17727388.

A natural limestone outcrop appears at SJ17627382.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
Two disused limekilns remain at SJ17567387.

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 , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18042

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