Wheelpit, crusher house, deep adit and engine shaft. Bick raised the possibility of Little Wonder still being in situ.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1852 | Re-opened by Henry Francis associated with the Bronfloyd Company of J.B. Balcombe. Shallow adit and 10fm engine shaft, pumped to expose good copper and lead ore. Deep adit started 120fm to the east, which on intercepting the presumed engine vein was found to be a clay joint. |
| 1870 | After poor start here, and recent good success at Bronfloyd, Balcombe forms new company for another attempt. Good ore was soon found, with favouriable reports by the Taylors. Captain Williams describes it as a Cardiganshire Van. Underground steam engine called Little Wonder installed in chamber. |
| 1871 | 25fm level meets the lode, but with significant vertical missalignment. Good ore found and 250 tons sold. |
| 1873 | Little Wonder retired for reasons of economy. Wire rope from surface waterwheel used to power pumps instead. No ore returns. New company takes over. |
| c1874 | Desperate search for Esgair Hir lode in east section of the sett. Work ceases. |
| 1878 | Revival by Blaen Ceulan United, with Jonathan Pell in charge. Workings down to 30fm. 99 tons of ore sold. |
| 1884 | Final closure. Sale advertisement stating: The richest ore yet seen is going down below the bottom level. |
Publications (4)
- (1922); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XX - Lead and Zinc: Cardiganshire & West Montogmeryshire; 242 pages
- Bick, D.E. (1991); Old Metal Mines of Mid-Wales, The; North of Goginan - Part 3; pp. 36-37
- Hughes, Simon J.S. (1988); UK Journal of Mines & Minerals No 5 - Decline of Mining in Mid Wales and Prospects of Revival, The; 10 pages
- Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages
