Llanharry Mine, Llanharry, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff (Mid Glamorgan; Glamorgan), Wales, UK

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Site of an iron mine about 15 miles to the West of Cardiff that worked from the early 1900s and closed in the early 1970s. Main ore goethite, occurred in the Carboniferous Limestone and provided ore for the local ironworks. Also used as a paint filler. Large tips now removed.

UK OS Grid Reference: ST017808
Map Reference: 51°31'1"N , 3°25'0"W

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Mineral List:

Baryte
Calcite

Goethite
Hematite

Lepidocrocite
Pyrite

6 entries listed. 6 valid minerals.

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