New Brynpostig


Lead Mine
Worked from 1869 to 1870

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Jan 9th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Mid Wales
Llanidloes
52.4274254, -3.499017
SN 9817 8211
Private Land
330m
#632


Year Activity
1869 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 (3)

  • 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





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