Glol


Lead Mine

Worked from early 18C

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Feb 17th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Whitford
53.2923241, -3.3252621
SJ 1176 7808
Private Land
205m
#424


The early workings of the Glol Mine were situated on a sett approximately half a mile west of Glol Farm (Smith, 1921).
Three shafts are located in woodland running south from The White House at SJ 1170 7850, SJ 1170 7810, and SJ 1170 7790. Additionally, two shafts can be found on farmland at SJ 1240 7860 and SJ 1270 7860.



Publications (1)

  • (1921); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XIX - Lead and Zinc: in Carboniferous of North Wales; 169 pages





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