Nantgarw Mining Co Ltd

Took the Nant-y-Garw lead mine on from the Builth Lead Mining Co in 1893 and worked it until 1899, when it was abandoned — probably because Birmingham Corporation was by then acquiring the surrounding valleys for its Elan Valley waterworks.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Nant-y-Garw Lead Mine Powys 1893–1899

Record created: 22 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026

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