Bwlch Ton


Coal Mine

Worked from 1978 to 1997

Aug 5th, 2024 from Book by Alex

Mar 18th, 2025 by Alex



South Wales
Rheola
51.7404976, -3.680269
SN 8408 0598
Private Land
390m
#26,329


Small mine with 2 rail connected adits which went straight to the tipplers. A lower level yard contained stores and an office.



1978-1997 Bwlch Ton Mining co.

Produced up to 5,000 tons a year from the Rhondda no2 seam.



Location is in the middle of the forest. Nothing remains.



Publications (2)

  • Booth, A.J.; Industrial Railway Society (1995); Small Mines of South Wales; pp. 12-13
  • Cooke, R.A.; Lightmoor Press (2018); Gazeteer of Coal mines in South Wales and Monmouthshire





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