Tan y Graig Level


Lead Mine

Worked from early 19C

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Feb 22nd, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Eryrys
53.1024017, -3.1979489
SJ 1989 5681
Private Land
280m
#785


Open workings and several shafts, with two located in woodland east of the school at SJ 1985 5680. Further south, two additional shafts were present—one near the roadside at SJ 1970 5675 and another at SJ 1995 5645, positioned on a limestone outcrop.



Small lead mining operation situated on the western flanks of the Graig. It was active during the early 19th century but appears to have been worked out by the mid-1800s.



Publications (2)

  • (1921); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol XIX - Lead and Zinc: in Carboniferous of North Wales; 169 pages
  • Bull, D. E. (2004); Tir Gofal Management Plan.:Heritage Management Information (HE2). Bryn Ffynnon - NE/06/4696





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