Merllyn


Lead Mine

Worked from early 18C to 1913

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Feb 20th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Lloc
53.2816238, -3.2803841
SJ 1473 7684
Private Land
190m
#564


To the north of the old A55, shafts at SJ 1465 7677 and SJ 1480 7690, with a continuation of shafts extending eastward. South of the road, the area has since been developed into market gardens, leaving little visible evidence of the mining activity. The two shafts at SJ 1460 7670 and SJ 1465 7670 are associated with Merllyn.



The Merllyn Group was involved in multiple mining ventures in the Gorsedd area, where the Merllyn Vein runs. The main mine site was located near Merllyn Farm (SJ 1470 7680), with shafts likely worked in the surrounding pasture fields.



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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