Remains of Edwards’ wheelpit, whim circle and engine shaft
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| c1869 | Company mining the Bryn yr Arian sett start work at Pensarn which is at the eastern end Bryn yr Arian sett. Pensarn new shaft at 12fm deep was being sunk by 9 men, with wheelpit, launder, flat rods and bobs installed under a Mr Edwards. |
| 1870 | Capt Joseph Richard recommends unwatering 40fm deep old shaft. |
| 1871 | Company runs out of resource, mine(s) for sale. |
| 1878 | Company running the failing Cwm Dwyfor mine relocate here to work Pensarn. Work recommences on new shaft under Captain J. Ridge, some work also done at Bryn yr Arian. |
| 1886 | Mine closes, no ore having been raised. |
Publications (5)
- (2000); WMS Newsletter Issue 42 Apr; 8 pages
- Bick, D.E. (1991); Old Metal Mines of Mid-Wales, The; North of Goginan - Part 3; pp. 41
- Foster-Smith, J.R.; NMRS (1979); British Mining 12 - Mines of Cardiganshire, The; ISBN 0 901450 14 6; pp.27.
- Hughes, Simon J.S. (2004); WMPT Newsletter April - Talybont - Some Recent work on Ancient Mining in Mid Wales; 15 pages
- NMRS; British Mining 93 - Memoirs 2012; pp.75,83,86-87.
