Golden Grove


Lead Mine

Worked from 18C to 1879

Jan 1st, 2024 from CPAT by Buddle-Bot

Feb 23rd, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Gwaenysgor
53.3207397, -3.3705821
SJ 0880 8130
Private Land
160m
#1,936


Workings extended through the valley south of the house known as Golden Grove (Smith, 1921). Over time, much of the remaining evidence has been lost within the woodland of Pant-y-coed.

A rock outcrop is visible approximately 50 meters from the lane. Several narrow openings or fissures, each less than 0.5 meters wide, can still be seen on the southern side of the outcrop. Additionally, at the southeastern corner of the woodland, next to the road, there is a small pit or depression, possibly a remnant of past mining activity.



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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