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Cambrian Company

Took over Esgair Hir and Esgair Fraith in 1877, draining the workings and later developing Esgair Fraith's copper ground before going into liquidation in 1882 as copper prices fell.

Mines operated

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Esgair Hir and Esgair Fraith Mines Powys 1877–1882

Record created: 31 August 2026 · Last researched: 31 August 2026

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