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Nant Yr Eira (Snow Brook) Lead Mine (United Kingdom)


Mined for Lead and Copper. Earliest part of the mine is a prehistoric open cut (Bronze Age?). Later 19th century remains consist of Crusher house, two wheel pits, ore bin, barracks, shafts and adits (at least one open). Upstream is the remains of a reservoir. Located in Hafren Forest, it is on a self guided walk.

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 52.471
Longitude: -3.72828
Landranger grid reference: SN827873
Easting: 282700
Northing: 287300

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Major Mining Region



Nant Yr Eira Lead Mine belongs to the Metal Mines of Mid Wales region.