Ffridd Sian


Lead Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from MOTGF by Buddle-Bot

Feb 20th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Gwydyr Forest
53.1294937, -3.8166261
SH 7855 6069
Open Access
120m
#2,050


A large fenced off cutting amidst dense woodland below Rhaiadyrwst. This is to the west of a forestry road just before it reaches the main Gwydyr road.



No mention before 1841, reports during 1840s and 50s reveal that little was being done. Standstill between 1855 and 1901 when it was merged with Rhaiadyrwst.


Publications (2)

  • (1922); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XXIII - Lead & Zinc: Pre-Carboniferous Shropshire & North Wales; 111 pages
  • Bennet & Vernon (1990); Mines of the Gwydyr Forest, Book 2 - The Hafna mine





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