Penrhiw

aka Nanteos, Aberystwyth, Bwlchgwyn, or Penyberth


Lead and Iron Mine

Worked from <1735 to 1882

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Nov 14th, 2024 by BertyBasset



Mid Wales
Ystumtuen
52.3919754, -3.8584981
SN 7363 7873
Private Land
270m
#973


Engine collar still visible, crusher and wheelpit.



Often worked together with Ystum Tuen, Bwlchgwyn and Llwynteifi.

See Bick for more detailled history.


Publications (4)

  • (1922); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XX - Lead and Zinc: Cardiganshire & West Montogmeryshire; 242 pages
  • Bick, D.E. (1991); Old Metal Mines of Mid-Wales, The; South of Goginan - Part 2; pp. 25-26
  • Hughes, Simon J.S. (2004); Brief History of the Ystumtuen Mines, A; 18 pages
  • Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages





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