Clwyd Cap on Halkyn Mountain

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Clwyd Cap on Halkyn Mountain by Aaron Thomas as part of the Geograph project.

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Clwyd Cap on Halkyn Mountain

Image: © Aaron Thomas Taken: 5 Nov 2006

The metal structure is known as a "Clwyd Cap", and was used to cap open mineshafts. This former lead mine would have been created in the 19th or early 20th century. Many Clwyd Caps are also covered in rocks and cement to completely seal the mineshaft.

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