Llwyn Teifi


Lead and Zinc Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Nov 14th, 2024 by BertyBasset



Mid Wales
Ystumtuen
52.3945007, -3.8517001
SN 7410 7900
Private Land
285m
#530


Shafts, adits and numerous surface workings.



Often worked together with Ystum Tuen, Penrhiw and Bwlchgwyn.

18C Worked via adit from Bwlchgwyn sett, several branches of the main lode being ine. A lot of stoping was below adit level.

1845 Work started on a Deep Adit from the Rheidiol, but this was never completed.

See Bick for more detailled history.



Publications (4)

  • (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. 25-26
  • Hughes, Simon J.S. (2004); Brief History of the Ystumtuen Mines, A; 18 pages
  • Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages





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