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Calcot Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18980
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Churchstoke
Unitary authority : Powys
NGR : SO29769721
Site Type (preferred type first) : MODERN BARYTES MINE

Description :
Barytes (1914-1918)

Geology
Ordovician volcanics with an east-west striking vein of barytes mineralisation.

Workings
There is a run-in level at SO29859718 which is collapsing at surface. To the west is an inclined shaft with stoping up to the surface (now blocked by rubbish) and a connecting narrow level from the north SO29759717. There are trials above the stoped out area and to the north of the stream running through the mine sett.

Transport
There are traces of earthwork tramway beds leading from the stoped area and the run-in level.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
There are numerous heaps of crushed rock debris in the vicinity of the shaft with traces of low stone walls relating to former buildings whose function is not known. There is a small reservoir at SO29749715 which may have been used in a washing process.

Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Britnell, W. J., Martin, C. H. R., & Hankinson, R , 2000 , Bro Trefaldwyn Historic Landscape: historic landscape characterization ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)
Burt, R, Waite, P & Burnley, R , 1990 , The Mines of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire (Mineral Statistics)
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18980
Holding, S R , 1992 , A Survey of the Metal Mines of South Shropshire , Shropshire Caving and Mining Club Account : 12 : 28
Pearce, A.J. , 1994 , Calcot Mine, Site Visit

Events :
39365 : Historic Landscape Characterisation, Vale of Montgomery 1999-2000 (year : 1999-2000)
151991 : Churchstoke,Calcot Mine, field visit, 1994 (year : 1994)

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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June 7, 2025, 8:36 pm - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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