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Prysau

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18185
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Ysceifiog
Unitary authority : Flintshire
NGR : SJ16307300
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
The earthwork remains of lead workings lie in the fields and woodland to the west of Prysau (SJ16557305). Two shaft mounds lie on the edge of the track from Prysau to the woodland at SJ16437300 and SJ16457301. In the woodland to the west shafts occur at SJ16347300, SJ16197311, SJ16187310 and SJ16177310. A single shaft to the south-west of the woods could relate to Gors or Prysau, SJ16107280.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18185

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 20, 2025, 1:11 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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