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Cwm Erch Copper Mine

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NPRN33772
Map ReferenceSH65SW
Grid ReferenceSH6350053000
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyCaernarfonshire
CommunityBeddgelert
Type Of SiteCOPPER MINE
PeriodUnknown
Description
There is evidence for the operation of Cwm Erch copper mine from 1841 to 1865. A water wheel was erected in 1841. The mine was run by H. McKellar who formed the 'Hafod y Llan Copper and Lead Mines Company' in 1851.

The mine constructions included a tramway, ore platform, upper and lower mills, dressing floor and other buildings and machinery. The remains are reasonably well preserved.

Reference: NMR site files.

RCAHMW, 2009.