Minera Lead Mines - Wrexham
The history of Minera Lead Mines, near Wrexham, date back to the reign of Edward I of England.
Today’s remains date back Victorian times when following the acquisition of the mines by the well known mining company of John Taylor & Sons in 1845 resulted in the formation of the Minera Mining Company.
Falling prices for lead and zinc ore in the early 20th Century forces mines to close with pumping ceasing in 1909 and the equipment being sold off by 1914.
During the 1980s much effort was expended by the local authority in reclaiming land and opening a heritage attraction on the site. This included the undertaking of extensive archaeological work and the restoration of the classic Cornish engine house at City Shaft (aka Meadow Shaft).
Today the attraction has rather limited opening hours, usually restricted to weekends during the summer school holidays and booked appointments, though the main site itself is open as a country park.
Read MoreToday’s remains date back Victorian times when following the acquisition of the mines by the well known mining company of John Taylor & Sons in 1845 resulted in the formation of the Minera Mining Company.
Falling prices for lead and zinc ore in the early 20th Century forces mines to close with pumping ceasing in 1909 and the equipment being sold off by 1914.
During the 1980s much effort was expended by the local authority in reclaiming land and opening a heritage attraction on the site. This included the undertaking of extensive archaeological work and the restoration of the classic Cornish engine house at City Shaft (aka Meadow Shaft).
Today the attraction has rather limited opening hours, usually restricted to weekends during the summer school holidays and booked appointments, though the main site itself is open as a country park.
