Tyllwyd


Lead Mine

Worked from 1742

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Nov 17th, 2024 by BertyBasset



Mid Wales
Cwm Rheidiol
52.3993073, -3.914664
SN 6983 7965
Private Land
80m
200t
#817


A series of five adit up the hillside.



Despite later re-working by several companies, the best ore had already been removed by earlier miners.


Publications (2)

  • (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; South of Goginan - Part 2; pp. 32





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