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Nantmelin Mine

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18995
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Llanidloes Without
Unitary authority : Powys
NGR : SN86008772
Site Type (preferred type first) : MULTIPERIOD COPPER MINE / MULTIPERIOD LEAD MINE

Description :
Copper/Lead (18th century/1848-1880)

Geology
A single east-west striking lode with galena and chalcopyrite mineralisation in Silurian Gwestyn formation shales. The dominant gangue mineral is calcite.

Workings
There is a deep adit at SN86008770, an upper level at SN86398768 and a shaft at SN86108662.

Transport
There are the usual earthwork remains of tramway track beds.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
There are three wheelpits deeply buried in collapsed material and hidden by forestry. The largest of these was the pumping wheel which drained the shaft and measured 46x4.5ft. The other two drove a small crusher/stonebreaker and the last drove the round buddle. There is plenty of evidence for jiggers in the form of tailings heaps.


Other features
No evidence.

Sources :
Bick, D E , 1990 , The Old Metal Mines Of Mid-Wales
Burt, R, Waite, P & Burnley, R , 1990 , The Mines of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire (Mineral Statistics)
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18995
Thomas, D , 1998 , Hafren Forest Archaeological Assessment ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)

Events :

Related records
CPAT Historic Environment Record (HER) 18995

Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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April 22, 2025, 10:46 am - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, The Offices, Coed y Dinas, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RP
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