Lead Mine headframe at Pen y Bryn Shaft 1986
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Lead Mine headframe at Pen y Bryn Shaft 1986
Image: © John Harrison Taken: Unknown
1986. This disused headframe and shaft dated from the 1930's and connected to the Sea Level drainage tunnel under Halkyn Mountain and the extensive Lead workings. The shaft was 800ft deep and measured 9ft by 7ft. This photo shows the provision for 2 cages, some railway lines and a mine waggon. The site was cleared soon after.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.227874
Longitude
-3.195788