Waste was wound higher up the hill before being tipped.

Remains of a building exist on the site, containing some electric panels and a stove. Remains of a workshop are attached to the back.

The main 400 yard drift portal remains, sealed up with a stone wall.

1921-1926 Varteg Anthracite Collieries Ltd
1927-1936 Welsh Anthracite Collieries Ltd - 1929-1936 - The mine was used for pumping only.
1938-1946 Varteg Anthracite Collieries Ltd (A different Company)
1947-1964 National Coal Board

This mine produced an average of around 40,000 tons per year from the Red Seam.

Mine is on a footpath