Promoted by Taylor, Ross and Kitto. KItto reported engine shaft down to 20fm, with 12“ steam engine for pumping.
1870
50fm reached. Mine prospects described as ‘never so good as at present’. Bick states ‘There were no returns of ore, nor is it probable that any was ever seens’.
Publications (4)
Bick, D.E. (1991); Old Metal Mines of Mid-Wales, The; West Montgomeryshire, Aberdovey, Dinas Mawddwy & Llangynog - Part 4; pp. 50
Liscombe & Co (1880); Mines of Cardiganshire, Montgomereyshire & Shropshire; 52 pages
Murchison, J.H. (1869); Lead Mines as an Investment; 34 pages
NMRS; British Mining 96 - Memoirs 2013; pp.41,44,51.
