Egryn

aka Bwlch y Rhiwgyr


Manganese Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot


North Wales
Llanaber
52.75991, -4.04798
SH 6190 2000
Open Access
350m
#925

Total Output 12,000 tonnes. Hafotty was largest manganese mine in Meirioneth. Hafotty adjacent to Egryn. Egryn re-opened during WW1. Manganese mined using adits and shafts.

Publications (2)

  • (1923); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol I - Tungsten & Manganes Ores; 93 pages
  • Down, C.G.; NMRS (1980); British Mining 14; Manganeses Mines of North Wales, The

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