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Gilfach Copper Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial copper mine located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN170. The site represents the exploitation of copper deposits in the region during periods of significant mineral extraction activity, reflecting the industrial development of North Wales. The mine's physical remains include underground workings and associated surface features characteristic of copper mining operations. The site is of historical importance as evidence of the extractive industries that shaped the economic and landscape history of the Conwy area during the post-medieval period through to modern times.
Gilfach Copper Mine is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN170. View the official record →
Gilfach Copper Mine is a post-medieval and modern industrial copper mine located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN170. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN170.
Gilfach Copper Mine dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a copper mine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gilfach Copper 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 CN170.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circles near Craig y Gesail (6.9 km), Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber (7 km), Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (7.9 km).
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