Remains of several adits, engine shaft, balance pit, pump rod and horse whim circle. Bick notes the adits in 1966 as being more or less open.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| c1745 | ‘Lead mines’ shown on Manor of Perveth map as drawn for a Crown map by Lewis Morris. |
| 1848 | Work recommenced driving adit and sinking engine shaft. |
| 1853 | At company meeting, Capt Sampson Trevethan announces shaft down to 20fm, and a new engine shaft being sunk to 43 fm. However, an examination by Capt Robert Northey from the Cowarch Mine reveals that little ore had been discovered. Pit for second water wheel under construction. |
| 1858 | Company collapses, enquiries to be directed to Rev Lewis Gilbertson at Jesus College Oxford. |
| 1874 | Mine re-opens, with 150 tons ore produced over the following decade. |
Located downstream from Bont Goch where the Hafren lode crosses the river. Noted by Bick as being very interesting, but somewhat difficult of access.
External Links
Publications (3)
- (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. 33-34
- Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages
