Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
DE241
Name
New Minera Lead Mine
Date of Designation
17/06/1997
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Minera
Easting
327865
Northing
350875
Broad Class
Industrial
Site Type
Lead Mine
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a 19th century lead mine 'New Minera Shaft' and includes its water-management and transport systems, extraction and dressing processes with their power systems. The extensive remains include a capped shaft, buddles, jig boxes, engine bases, and structures associated with the innovative vanning machinery. Timber structures such as launders and boxes are also well preserved on the site.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance and illustrate our knowledge and understanding of mining technology from a single period. Lead mines may be part of a larger cluster of industrial monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. It is bounded by the fence line of the present property.