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Minera Mines, Speedwells Shaft

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18121
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Minera
Unitary authority : Wrexham
NGR : SJ26905133
Site Type (preferred type first) : MULTIPERIOD LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (1807-present day.)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
Speedwell or No 7 shaft remains at SJ26905133 on the Main Vein to the south-west of Lloyd's Shaft.

In 1920, the Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Company re-opened the shaft, which remains on their property and is still in use for pumping.

Transport
The 1850s mineral railway passes the shaft.

Power
Speedwell Engine House was built 1807 to house the 54" cylinder pumping engine.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Bennett, J , 1995 , Minera Lead Mines and Quarries
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18121

Events :

Related records
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 104263

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 18, 2025, 12:55 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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