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West Fedw

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18972
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : St Harmon
Unitary authority : Powys
NGR : SN9727779042
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL COPPER MINE / POST MEDIEVAL ZINC MINE / POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead/Zinc/Copper (1870-1871)

Geology
The main vein trends NE-SW in Silurian rocks with zinc, lead, pyrite and chalcopyrite mineralisation.

Workings
The deep adit can be seen at SN97927953. The upper shaft is filled and was not located while the lower shaft lies just below the road at SN97657930 and has also been filled. Only the blocked upper level at SN97307905 is now readily identifiable.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
An engine house with a double acting rotary engine and 36" cylinder was built in 1870 to pump at both shafts.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
A caprenters and smiths shop together with storehouses and two cottages are recorded on the site. Foundations of the structures are still present, some of which have been re-used in farm buildings alongside the present farm track at SN97407915.

Comments


Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18972
Foster-Smith, J R , 1978 , The Mines of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire
Hall, G., W., 1993 , Metal Mines of Southern Wales
Walters, M , 1993 , Powys Metal Mines Survey 1993: consultation draft ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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June 7, 2025, 12:52 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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