Cilcenus

aka Oaklands

Lead Mine

Jan 1st, 2024 from MOTGF by Buddle-Bot

Jan 22nd, 2025 by TomFerry



Open stope
North Wales
Rhyd y Creuau
53.1084213, -3.7820134
SH 8081 5829
Private Land
20m
#2,065


On the eastern bank of the River Conwy near Cilcenus Farm. A couple of adits and an open stope.



Publications (3)

  • Bennett, John and Vernon, Robert W. (1992). Mines of the Gwydyr Forest. Part 4. Aberllyn Mine, Betws-y-Coed and Adjacent Setts. Gwydyr Mines Publications. ISBN: 0951479830
  • Foster-Smith, J. R. (1972). The Non-Ferrous Mines of Wales Part 2, Denbighshire. N.C.M.R.S Occasional Publications No.5. Northern Cavern & Mine Research Society; p.2,4
  • Smith B., Dewey H. (1922); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XXIII - Lead & Zinc: Pre-Carboniferous Shropshire & North Wales; 111 pages


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