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Tylwch MIne

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 18999
Trust : Clwyd Powys
Community : Llangurig
Unitary authority : Powys
NGR : SN96208068
Site Type (preferred type first) : POST MEDIEVAL LEAD MINE

Description :
Lead (1855-1857)

Geology
Silurian Frongoch formation mudstones and shales with galena mineralisation in a single north-south striking lode.

Workings
Six levels descend the hillside with four at SN96208070 and two on the south side of the Afon Dulas at SN96068065. There is a further single level to the north-east at SN95838105. Most of these levels are run-in.

Transport
No evidence.

Power
No evidence.

Processing
No evidence.

Other features
No evidence. (Walters, 1993)

A lead mine worked between 1855-1857. Six levels descend the hillside with four at SN96208070 and two on the south side of the Afon Dulas at SN96068065. There is a further single level to the north-east at SN95838105. Most of these levels are run-in. (BWW, 2007)

Visited 04/04/2007 (BWW, 2007a)

Sources :
Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust , 1995 , Site visit record - PRN18999
Jones, O T , 1922 , Lead and Zinc. The Mining District of North Cardiganshire and West Montgomeryshire
Ordnance Survey , 1886 , OS map
Walters, M , 1993 , Powys Metal Mines Survey 1993: consultation draft ( © Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust)

Events :

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Compiled date : 31-12-1995


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June 7, 2025, 12:05 am - File produced for Archwilio from CPAT's Regional HER.
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