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Post Medieval/Modern · Mill

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN331
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill is a post-medieval industrial mill located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN331. The mill represents the exploitation of lead ore resources in the Snowdonian region during the early modern period, when mineral extraction became increasingly important to the Welsh economy. The site comprises structural remains associated with lead processing, reflecting the technological and industrial practices of its era. The mill's location on the Afon Llugwy reflects the dependence of such enterprises on water power for crushing and processing lead ore.

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN331. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Llugwy Lead Mill?

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill is a post-medieval industrial mill located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN331. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN331.

What period does Afon Llugwy Lead Mill date from?

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Llugwy Lead Mill?

Afon Llugwy Lead Mill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CN331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Llugwy Lead Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafodlas Slate Quarry Mills and Associated Features (1.7 km), Pont y Pair (2.2 km), Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of (4.5 km).

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