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Draethen Lead Mine (United Kingdom)


These lead workings date back to roman times up to the mid 19th century and were worked on surface and by shaft. The site is now heavily forested. Artifacts of both viking and roman origin have been found on site.

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Last updated May 2nd 2009 by ICLOK

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 51.5809
Longitude: -3.1343
Landranger grid reference: ST215875
Easting: 321500
Northing: 187500

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Major Mining Region



Draethen Lead Mine belongs to the South Wales region.