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Gorsedd/Dee/Sinclair/Celyn Bog

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18082
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Whitford
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ15057670
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver (Early 19th century-1891)

Geology
Black Carboniferous Limestone with chert beds.

Workings
The Gorsedd Vein was worked to the north-west of the crossroads by the church at Gorsedd. The sett has been worked by several companies, The Sinclair Lead and Blende Mining Co, The Dee Lead Mining Co, Celyn Bog, Gorsedd and the Merllyn Group. The Orsedd Mining Company also made returns 1851-1865 for this area.

Working evidence remains as two identifiable shafts in an area of overgrown wasteland between the two parallel main roads that run through Gorsedd Village, being at SJ15057670.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
An Engine Shaft and Rose Hill Shaft are documented on the site.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18082

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 12:09 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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