Scheduled MonumentsWalesTaylor's Shaft, Minera
Post Medieval/Modern · Lead Mine

Taylor's Shaft, Minera

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE243
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Lead Mine
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Taylor's Shaft, Minera is a lead mine shaft located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern industrial period. The shaft represents part of the extensive lead mining operations that characterised the Minera lead field, which was worked intensively from the eighteenth century onwards. The site preserves evidence of the technological and industrial development of Welsh lead extraction during this period, reflecting the economic importance of metal mining to the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Taylor's Shaft contributes to the archaeological record of industrial heritage in North Wales.

Taylor's Shaft, Minera is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Taylor's Shaft, Minera?

Taylor's Shaft, Minera is a lead mine shaft located in Denbighshire, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern industrial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE243.

What period does Taylor's Shaft, Minera date from?

Taylor's Shaft, Minera 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Taylor's Shaft, Minera?

Taylor's Shaft, Minera 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 DE243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Taylor's Shaft, Minera?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (8.1 km), Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House (8.2 km), Creigiau Eglwyseg Cairn (8.3 km).

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