Pen yr Orsedd


Lead and Silver Mine
Worked from 1864 to 1889

Jan 1st, 2024 from CPAT by Buddle-Bot

Feb 25th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Rhosesmor
53.2031937, -3.1826739
SJ 2110 6800
Private Land
215m
#1,998


Operated to the south of Rhosesmor and was worked extensively, reaching the depth of the Halkyn Deep Level Tunnel. Earthworks are still visible at coordinates SJ 2125 6780. Additionally, an isolated shaft remains to the south at SJ21406740, situated on the edge of the Rhosesmor Sand and Gravel Pit.



Publications (8)

  • (1998); WMS Newsletter Issue 39 Dec; 8 pages
  • (2000); WMS Newsletter Issue 43 Oct; 16 pages
  • (2001); WMS Newsletter Issue 44 Apr; 10 pages
  • (2002); WMS Newsletter Issue 46 Apr; 23 pages
  • (2002); WMS Newsletter Issue 47 Oct; 28 pages
  • (2003); WMS Newsletter Issue 49 Winter; 32 pages
  • Foster-Smith, James R.; NMRS (1974); Occasional Publication 7 - Non-Ferrous Mines of Flintshire, The; pp.62.
  • NMRS; British Mining 59 - Memoirs 1997; pp.10.





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