These few random pages have been put together simply to make available some of the information that's been lying around the house for too long, together with one or two pieces of more recent work on the lead mines of the Halkyn Mountain -  River Alyn Area of Flintshire and parts of Denbighshire.

Feel free to use any of the information within (except the map reproduced with the consent of the BGS on the North Henblas page) if only for non-commercial use, but if doing so, kindly credit the author, photographer or source. 

All uncredited photos are by the author. 
 

Archaeologists tend to favour the use of mine company names when making reference to mining areas. This can however confuse those interested in the underground workings, as many companies worked varying veins throughout their histories. The names of lead veins tend to change far less throughout the history of lead mining and provide a more reliable understanding of the complex system of veins and workings of the area. Vein names are therefore used wherever possible on this site, with the notable exception of Halkyn District United Mines.

For further information or constructive criticism please e-mail Cris Ebbs at:  cavecomment@hotmail.co.uk 
 

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Download PDF files from Page 03. Halkyn Mines: Info downloads"

A bibliography can be found under "Further reading"

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Other downloads
 

Articles on North Henblas Mine and Mining at Halkyn Mountain (similar to pages 02 and 10 on this site) are available as PDF downloads here: https://independent.academia.edu/CrisEbbs  although you will need to register with your e-mail address.......
 

Hidden Bullion: Silver Production in North-East Wales  by WILLIAMS, R. ALAN (2012)

Welsh Mines Society Journal, Welsh Mines and Mining, No 2 (2012).