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Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mining site located in Wales, recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG247. The mine represents the development of lead extraction in Wales during the period of expanded mineral exploitation that characterised the post-medieval and industrial eras. The site retains physical evidence of mining operations including associated surface features typical of lead mining activity from this period. The designation reflects the archaeological and historical importance of the site as a record of Wales's industrial heritage and the techniques employed in lead extraction during its period of operation.
Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG247. View the official record →
Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mining site located in Wales, recorded under Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG247. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG247.
Dyngwm/Castle Rock 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.
Dyngwm/Castle Rock 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 MG247.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fach Bugeilyn (3.7 km), Carn Biga, Pumlumon Fawr/Plynlimon (3.8 km), Cwmbiga long cairn (4.2 km).
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