A mine situated 1/2km NE of Casara Mine in the narrow valley of Nant-yr-hiddl. There are two adits in the NE bank and two adits and 3 shafts in the SW bank. The adits are variously 20-70m in length, a couple with cross cuts.
The longest south level meets shaft coming from surface, an inclined shaft downwards, and another adit from surface.
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| c1770 | Worked by Admiral Lloyd. |
| 1848 | About 1 ton of lead raised. |
| 1854 | A Mr Gibson obtains lease for the South Wales Consolidated Mines. No further work. |
| 1858 | Lady Eliza Company acquire the sett, cleared 6fm wize, finding a level and 2 winzes sunk to further depth. Some ore seen. |
| 1859 | Waterheel built. |
| 1860 | No 3 adit commenced cutting the Ancient’s Lode then the Admiral’s Lode |
| 1863 | Work ceased. |
| 1867 | Prospectus appears for the New Nantymwyn Mining Extension Company to operate other mines plus Gilfach, though subscribers were not forthcoming. |
| 1870 | Gilfach Silver-Lead Mining Company formed with Captain John Kitto as agent. Billing’s shaft sunk to 13 fms below adit, with plans to sink further. But no further updates. |
| 1876 | A company called Goreu Silver-Lead Mining sank Engine Shaft from 25 to 36 fm level, Engine Shaft = Billing’s Shaft?? |
Publications (1)
- Hall, G.(1971); Metal Mines of Southern Wales; pp. 36-37
