Brymbo Lead Smelter

Location

Brymbo (SJ28495384)

Brymbo Lead Smelter map
Brymbo Lead Smelter aerial view

History

The Works was built in 1792 by John Wilkinson to smelt ore from the Minera mines. 

Current remains

Fumes from the furnaces were condensed for re-smelting in chambers at the base of the 100ft chimney.  It was known locally as the Brymbo Bottle and partly demolished in 1962 to leave only 25ft still standing.

  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Remains of chimney [A Pearce]
  • Aerial view [Coflein]
  • Remains of Brymbo Bottle 1962 [Brymbo Heritage Group]
  • Brymbo Bottle [P Appleton]

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