Scheduled MonumentsWalesPennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt
Post Medieval/Modern · Engine House

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL137
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Engine House
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House and Chimney is a post-medieval industrial structure located at Rhuallt in Flintshire, Wales. The building served the lead mining operations at Pennant Mines, reflecting the significant mining activity that characterised the region during the industrial period. The engine house housed winding machinery essential for extracting ore from underground workings, whilst the associated chimney provided draught for the steam-powered equipment. The structure represents an important surviving example of Welsh industrial heritage from the mining era.

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt?

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House and Chimney is a post-medieval industrial structure located at Rhuallt in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL137.

What period does Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt date from?

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a engine house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt?

Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt 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 FL137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pennant Mines Winding Engine House & Chimney, Rhuallt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denbigh Friary Church (9.2 km), Old Foxhall Earth Circle (9.5 km), Old Foxhall Round Barrow (9.6 km).

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