Rhyd y Benwch

aka Bennwch

Lead Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot



Mid Wales
Hafren Forest
52.469201, -3.682063
SN 8583 8703
Open Access
350m
#737


2 shafts within 50m of each other. First, extremely deep, 2 - 3m diameter. Fenced with metal railings.



Located within plantation above Rhydybenwch picnic/car park site.


Publications (5)

  • (1986); WMS Newsletter Issue 15 Dec; 4 pages
  • (2006); WMS Newsletter Issue 55 Autumn; 40 pages
  • Edited by D. J. Linton (2012); Welsh Mines & Mining - Towards a Better Understanding - New Research on Old Mines; 152 pages
  • Foster-Smith, J.R.; NMRS (1978); British Mining 10 - Mines of Montgomery & Radnorshire; ISBN 0 901450 12 X; pp.22
  • Thomas, David (1998); Hafren Forest Archaeological Assessment; 96 pages





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