Large engine shaft and older shaft, now blocked, remain visible, as do the remains of the deep adit and level, which have run-in over time. The dressing floors still have the substantial engine house with its distinctive round chimney, although it is in a deteriorated state. The engine house was once home to a 33“ cylinder double-acting engine used for multiple purposes, including pumping and winding, and is one of the most prominent surviving features of the site.
At the dressing floors, two round buddles and a crusher house can still be seen, along with the remnants of several ore bins. A foundation platform above the buddles is also visible, which likely housed jiggers for further ore processing. The water management system, including a leat that once powered various machinery, is partially preserved, and the remains of small waterwheels can be found, particularly near the buddles.
Additionally, there are remains of the mine office and storage buildings, which are now part of a small forestry plantation.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1869 | Fedw Mining Company formed. Shaft commenced and old adit cleared. Deep adit, previously started cby the Tylwch brook continued. |
| 1870 | New shaft reaches 35fm, Ore dissapointing. |
| 1871 | Capital almost all gone, but given success on nearby Van mine, funds obtained by issuing debenture, with aim of proving the lode at depth. |
| 1872 | Shaft reaches 42fm |
| 1873 | Shaft reaches 67 fm. Crossucts to lode driven, but money runs out. |
| 1876 | Lease and plant sold to St Harmon Lead Mining Company. Captain John Kitto appointed agent. A lot of development undetaken over the next two years - driving and crosscutting. |
| 1878 | Ceased working in November at which time 22 employed underground, 6 on the surface. |
About 600m from Tylwch on the Rhayader road.
External Links
Publications (5)
- Foster-Smith, J. R. (1978); Mines of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, The
- Hall, G.(1971); Metal Mines of Southern Wales; pp. 77-78
- Jones, Nigel and Walters, Mark and Frost, Pat (2004); Mountains and Orefields; 208 pages
- Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages
- Murchison, J.H. (1869); Lead Mines as an Investment; 34 pages
