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Cwmbrwyno Lead Mine;Cefn-Cwm-Brwyno;Cefnbrwyno

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NPRN33825
Map ReferenceSN78SW
Grid ReferenceSN7140080500
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCeredigion
Old CountyCardiganshire
CommunityMelindwr
Type Of SiteLEAD MINE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
1. Important 19th century mine with reservoir, wheel pits, shafts.
2. Mine first worked from 1840, with principal period of opperation from 1849 (?) to 1878, and subsequent workings 1880-82, 1888 and 1892.
Extensive surface remains including wheelpits, a leat, level portals and shaft mouths, ruins of various buildings and structures, together with tips.
J.Wiles 12.06.02