Wheal George

aka Coed Mawr


Lead Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from MOTGF by Buddle-Bot

Mar 11th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Gwydyr Forest
53.1098366, -3.8146019
SH 7863 5850
Open Access
240m
#2,067


A number of adits



Scene of 1880s share dealing scam.

Year Activity
1838-1878 Various minor working searching for lodes.
1878 George Beckinsale takes 3 year take note and investigates area, extending lease to 21 year.
1880 Prospectus appears for Wheal George Lead Mining Company, with all manner of lodes claimed to be crossing the sett.
1884 Machinery sold.

Publications (1)

  • Bennet & Vernon (1993); Mines of the Gwydyr Forest, Book 5 - Coed Mawr Pool, Cyffty and other mines in South Gwydyr





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