Esgair Ddu


Lead Mine
Worked from c1768 to 1857

Nov 4th, 2024 from Bick by BertyBasset



Mid Wales
Ysbyty Ystwyth
52.310997, -3.8091769
SN 7676 6964
Private Land
#26,556


On same lode as Esgair Mwyn near Llyn Fyrddon leat.

1:25,000 OS Leisure shows shaft.



  • 1768 Worked by Ball
  • 1857 Attempt to work by adit, then since abandoned


Almost inacessible in forestry.


Publications (1)

  • Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages





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