Moelwyn


Slate Mine

Worked from 1800s

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot


Llyn Stwlan towards Craigysgafn with the remains of Moelwyn Mine
North Wales
Tanygrisiau
52.9784, -3.99572
SH 6610 4420
Open Access
580m
#1,026

At altitude of 1700’ above the Stwlan reservoir on Moelwyn Mawr. Number of adits with dangerous internal shafts (fatalities during mid 1990’s). Adits currently gated.**

Publications (2)

  • (1994); CATMHS - Newsletter 038-April; 40 pages
  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968
Llyn Stwlan towards Craigysgafn with the remains of Moelwyn Mine

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