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Tan-y-Graig lead mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18205
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Llanarmon-yn-ial
Unitary authority : Denbighshire
NGR : SJ1989256803
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Summary :

Open workings of a small lead mine with shafts on the western flanks of the Graig relate to the Tan-y-graig Mine. The mine was probably worked out by the mid-19th century. Two shafts can be located in woodland to the east of the school at SJ19855680. A further two shafts lie to the south of these; one adjacent to the road at SJ19705675 and one at SJ19955645 on the limestone outcrop.


Description :
Lead (Early 19th century)

Geology
Carboniferous Limestone.

Workings
Open workings and old shafts on the western flanks of the Graig relate to the Tan-y-graig Mine. The mine was probably worked out by the mid-19th century. Two shafts can be located in woodland to the east of the school at SJ19855680. A further two shafts lie to the south of these; one adjacent to the road at SJ19705675 and one at SJ19955645 on the limestone outcrop.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence.

Only one mine shaft was visible (prn54036) however the area is heavily over grown with scrub. Other more substantial mine workings survive to the south (prn54046). (CPAT Tir Gofal assessment, 2005)

Sources :
Bull, D E , 2004 , Tir Gofal Management Plan.:Heritage Management Information (HE2). Bryn Ffynnon - NE/06/4696
Bull, D E , 2004 , Tir Gofal Management Plan: Heritage Management Information (HE1). Bryn Ffynnon - NE/06/4696
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1993 , Site visit record - PRN18205

Events :

Related records

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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May 4, 2025, 1:39 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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