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Gyrn Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18088
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Holywell
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ17707570
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (Early 19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The Gyrn-fawr cross-course runs north to south almost aligning with the Picton and Coetia Ball cross-courses. Shafts on the sett remain in the fields of improved pasture to the east of Pen-y-Ball, where they have been substantially landscaped.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
Any evidence of likely whim shafts has been lost in the improvement of the pasture.

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 , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18088

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