Aberglaslyn


Copper Mine

Worked from 1769 to c1850

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Oct 14th, 2024 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Aberglaslyn
52.9949913, -4.0963402
SH 5940 4624
Open Access
20m
56t
#8


A series of stempled stopes extending up the hillsidge behind Aberglaslyn Cottage.



  • c1770 Worked by Sir Watkin Williams
  • 1810 Worked by Cornish adventurers
  • 1804-1847 56 tons ore sold at Swansea
  • mid 19C J.W. Greaves employed 25 men


This is now bolted allowing for SRT routes. One entrance is at top of the lode in a small hollow and another one 2/3rds way up the lode via a short adit.


Publications (1)

  • Bick, D.E. (2003); Old Copper Mines of Snowdonia, The; pp. 66-68





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