Scheduled MonumentsWalesDyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine
Post Medieval/Modern · Lead Mine

Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine

Wales
Cadw SAM MG247
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Lead Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MG247). The site represents the exploitation of lead ore deposits during the period of intensive metalliferous mining in Wales, reflecting the industrial development of the region from the post-medieval period onwards. The physical remains at the site include evidence of mining operations characteristic of lead extraction techniques employed during this era, with surface and subsurface features indicative of small to medium-scale mining activity. This monument contributes to the archaeological record of Wales's industrial heritage and the broader history of metal mining in Britain.

Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine?

Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial lead mine located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MG247). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG247.

What period does Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dyngwm/Castle Rock Lead Mine?

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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