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Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Breconshire, Wales, reflecting the significant mining activity that characterised the region from the seventeenth century onwards. The site represents the exploitation of local lead ore deposits through open and underground workings typical of the period. Like other lead mines in the South Wales Coalfield and surrounding upland areas, Dalrhiw would have contributed to the regional extractive economy, with operations likely spanning several centuries as demand for lead fluctuated. The mine's physical remains preserve evidence of the technological and labour systems employed in lead extraction and processing during this extended period of industrial activity.
Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR231. View the official record →
Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Breconshire, Wales, reflecting the significant mining activity that characterised the region from the seventeenth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR231.
Dalrhiw 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.
Dalrhiw 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 BR231.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3.7 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.8 km), Darren round cairn (5 km).
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