Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae Sara Lead Mine
Post Medieval/Modern · Lead Mine

Cae Sara Lead Mine

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM283
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Lead Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Sara Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site represents the exploitation of lead ore deposits that occurred during the period of intensive metal mining in Wales, reflecting the broader industrial development of the region from the post-medieval period onwards. The mine's physical remains would include characteristic features of lead mining operations such as mine workings, spoil heaps, and associated surface infrastructure typical of small-scale to moderate-scale extraction sites. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Welsh heritage protection system, indicating its recognized importance to the archaeological and industrial heritage record of Carmarthenshire.

Cae Sara Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM283. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Sara Lead Mine?

Cae Sara Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM283.

What period does Cae Sara Lead Mine date from?

Cae Sara Lead Mine dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a lead mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cae Sara Lead Mine?

Cae Sara Lead Mine 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 CM283.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Sara Lead Mine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn y Gigfran (6.2 km), Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol (6.5 km), Carnau'r Gareg Las (7.7 km).

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