Bryn yr Orsedd


Lead Mine

Worked from early 19C

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Feb 13th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Llanferres
53.1247826, -3.204504
SJ 1950 5930
Private Land
250m
#121


Situated at the western end of the Belgrave Vein, extending eastward from the Alyn Valley across limestone terraces near Bryn-yr-orsedd. Shafts and levels driven into the hillside amid waste and tailings on natural limestone outcrops.



Initially worked as Bryn-yr-orsedd, it later became part of the Belgrave Mine.



Publications (1)

  • Jones, Nigel and Walters, Mark and Frost, Pat (2004); Mountains and Orefields; 208 pages






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