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Mold Mines, Cadole

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18131
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Gwernymynydd
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ21006280
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE / POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL ZINC MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver/Zinc (19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The 1st edition OS map places the Mold Mine sett at SJ21006290 working to the east of the Cat Hole sett. A single large shaft and an area of earthworks lie to the north of the housing that fronts the main road through the village of Cadole.

No evidence remains of the large engine house or other buildings shown on site on the 1st edition OS map.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
Williams (1987, 32) records an 80" pumping engine on the 'Cathole' shaft working during the 1825-1845 period.

Processing
Ore was apparently taken to Pant-y-buarth (PRN 103203) for processing.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18131

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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June 9, 2025, 6:18 am - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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