Mynydd Gorddu Mine, Bontgoch (Elerch), Ceulanymaesmawr, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK

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A small mine located 1.5 kms WSW of Bontgoch, worked a section of the Hafan vein to depth of 46 fathoms below the adit. Trial tenching had been carried out in 1848. In 1870 a rich shoot of galena was found at surface. The mine contiued untill 1884 recorded output is 901 tons of lead ore and 183 tons of zinc ore. The was a short abortive trial in 1881-82.

UK OS Grid Reference: SN668861
Map Reference: 52°27'22"N , 3°57'37"W

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Mineral List:

Bindheimite
Bottinoite
Cerussite
Chalcopyrite
Chrysocolla

Galena
Greenockite
Hemimorphite
Malachite
Pyromorphite

Quartz
Sphalerite
Ullmannite
Wulfenite

14 entries listed. 14 valid minerals.

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