Scheduled MonumentsWalesDalrhiw Lead Mine
Post Medieval/Modern · Lead Mine

Dalrhiw Lead Mine

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR231
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Lead Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Breconshire, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference BR231. The site represents the extractive industries that developed in the region during the post-medieval period and continued into the modern era, reflecting the economic importance of lead mining to the Welsh landscape. The physical remains of the mine include surface workings and associated features typical of lead extraction operations, which survive as archaeological evidence of this industrial heritage. The site contributes to understanding the industrial archaeology of Breconshire and the broader history of mineral exploitation in Wales.

Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalrhiw Lead Mine?

Dalrhiw Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Breconshire, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference BR231. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR231.

What period does Dalrhiw Lead Mine date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalrhiw Lead Mine?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalrhiw Lead Mine?

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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