Opened around 1850 by Messrs. Carr and Morris, Cwmnoel Colliery was also known as Morris's pit and was subsequently taken over by the Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Co Ltd.
By 1918 there were 870 employed here. The colliery closed in 1948 and the tips have subsequently been removed and landscaped.
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UK OS Grid Reference: ST011999
Map Reference: 51°41'19"N , 3°25'51"W
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Mineral List: |
Chamosite  | | | | |
Dickite | | | | Reference: | [Chamosite confirmed by XRD at the National Museum of Wales] |
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Millerite | | | | Reference: | [Chamosite confirmed by XRD at the National Museum of Wales] |
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Sphalerite | | | | |
4 entries listed. 4 valid minerals.
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