Ceredigion Mines Slideshow

The landscape of North Ceredigion is dotted with the remains of the county's former metal mining industry. Take our photo tour around some of the old works which can still be seen in the area today. These images have been published with the kind permission of the Welsh Mines Preservation Trust. If you'd like to add a picture, please email it in jpeg format to wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.

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your comments

Simon from Talybont
Who owns the material at Llywernog ? Is this a business or a museum ?
Thu Jan 31 09:16:27 2008

Euros Jones
Re:-Old Mine near Cherry Tree Farm.This old mine was called Bronflwyd (Bronllwyd).
Thu Mar 29 09:38:04 2007

M Pritchard from Aberystwyth
I have searched and searched for more information regarding an old mine site located close to my parents home in cefnllwyd (nr Banc y Darren), it is found by following a steep decline through fields, property is close by, and named "cherry tree farm" can any body give me any more information regarding this site ?
Mon Jan 1 12:50:08 2007

Euros Jones, Cellan
For reading material try 'The Old Metal Mines of Mid Wales' by David Bick. Very informative reading from an author who has studies these mines for over 50 years.
Sun Aug 14 20:47:40 2005

Richard, Llywernog
The Above picture is of a water wheel at the Llywernog Silver Lead Mine Museum. If you would like to help us to restore it, or help to dig out the mine workings, contact us at the mine!
Mon Aug 1 22:52:42 2005

Pandora from Aberaeron
There is a wonderful Museum of Lead Mining at Llywernog, near Bwlch Nantyrarian, east of Aberystwyth. Lots to look at and you can safely go on an underground tour into the tunnels. Loads of exhibitions to look at. Panning for minerals is fun too. Well worth a visit. They have a website: www.silverminetours.co.uk

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Fri Jul 29 19:19:20 2005

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