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Pen-yr-Orsedd

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18166
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Halkyn
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ21106800
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE / POST MEDIEVAL SILVER MINE

Description :
Lead/Silver (1864-1889)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The mine worked to the south of Rhosesmor and was worked extensively to the depth of the Halkyn Deep Level Tunnel. Earthworks remain at SJ21256780 and an isolated shaft to the south at SJ21406740 was located on the edge of the Rhosesmor Sand and Gravel Pit.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18166

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 12:35 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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