Worked the same NE-SW lode as Pant yr Ewig which it underworked without actually connecting.
This small mine is to the north of a stream as it plunges down the steep Clogwyn Gwlyb escarpment. At the head of the escarpment is some stonework which represents the remains of a dam. The workings are fenced off and extend down the escarpment for a distance of about 200’. At the top is a small shaft. Further down are a couple of semi-blocked adits, with an open, but fenced off adit at the bottom.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1842 | A Hugh Jones with one or two men clearing the old level and washing ore. |
| 1853 | William Williams active. |
| 1859 | William Williams forms partnership with Pierce Williams of Ffrith Hafotty to operate both mines, John Edwards being the other partner. 19 men at work. |
| 1862 | After disagreement over lease, lease forfeited. |
| 1868 | Lease for the 2 sites taken by L. Ledward & J.E. Jones who had 12 men draining the mine. Couple of tons of ore recovered. |
| 1877 | After some unsuccesfull years lease taken by Trefriw Mining Company Limited, subscribed to mainly by local men. |
Consult Vernon & Bennet for what now becomes a mish mash of different workings worked by same company.
External Links
Publications (1)
- Bennet & Vernon (1990); Mines of the Gwydyr Forest, Book 2 - The Hafna mine
