Initial excavations of the Buddle, used to process the fine grained ore
Winding engine base and boiler being excavated.
The excavated Buddle with the remains of its water wheel in the foreground
Cleaning of the Horse Whim Circle at Taylors Shaft.
Another exciting day at the Minera excavations!
From 1990 an archaeologist was employed to excavate and record during the land reclamation works and identify areas for protection. Further excavations were funded by Wrexham Maelor Borough Council and continued after the completion of the reclamation scheme.