Hafren Forest, Powys, Wales, UK
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Other/historical region names associated with this locality: Montgomeryshire
The Forest is also home to Bronze Age copper and lead mining, most notably Nant yr Eira and possibly Nant yr Rickett.
Later mining activity peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The OS grid reference given (SN857869) is for the Rhydybenwch car park and picnic site, which stands on the site of a farmhouse which once bore the name Rhyd y Benwch (Upper Ford). The picnic site acts as a gateway to the forest and to to a number of forest walks.
Mineral List
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities13 entries listed. 13 valid minerals.
Localities in this Region
UK
- Wales
- Powys
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Nant yr Eira mine, Hafren Forest, Powys, Wales, UK