Four E-W lodes in Lower Silurian investigated.
First Edition 1887 OS map shows three levels, with two shafts located at SN 8520 9733 and SN 8526 9707.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1850s? | Old mine re-opened by John Taylor & Sons to investigate 4 lodes: Cae Conroy, Brynfedwen, South and Caunter - the last two being south of the main valley. A deep adit at 26 fm level had been driven to intersect Conruy and Brynfedwen lodes. |
| 1853 | Driving westwards on Cae Conroy lode to intersect new shaft from surface. Also a 20fm level on the south lode. |
| 1855 | Reservoir under construction to power a waterwheel to drive a crusher. |
| 1857 | 26 miners working underground. At end of year, Taylor reports 13 month loss of £391.12.8d. He advised against further calls from the shareholders. |
| c1858 | Closes having sold 158 tons of lead ore. |
External Links
Publications (6)
- (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; West Montgomeryshire, Aberdovey, Dinas Mawddwy & Llangynog - Part 4; pp. 27-28
- Foster-Smith, J. R.; (1978), Mines of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, The
- Jones, J. A. & Moreton, N. J. M. (1977); Mines and Minerals of Mid-Wales, The
- Jones, O. T. (1922); Lead and Zinc. The Mining District of North Cardiganshire and West Montgomeryshire
- Thomas, David (1998); Hafren Forest Archaeological Assessment; 96 pages
