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Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine is a prehistoric lead mining site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG249. The mine represents evidence of early metal extraction and processing in Britain, demonstrating Bronze Age or earlier exploitation of lead ore deposits in the Welsh landscape. The site preserves physical remains of prehistoric mining activity, including evidence of ore working and extraction techniques employed by ancient miners. Craig-y-Mwyn contributes to understanding of early industrial practices and the development of metallurgical knowledge in prehistoric Wales.
Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG249. View the official record →
Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine is a prehistoric lead mining site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG249. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG249.
Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a lead mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Craig-y-Mwyn 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 MG249.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch Sych round cairn (6.8 km), Siglem Las conjoined round cairns (7 km), Cil Haul Barrow (7 km).
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