Wayne's Merthyr-Aberdare Steam Coal Company

Formed by Matthew Wayne and his partners when they sank the Abernant-y-groes (Cwmbach) Colliery near Aberdare in 1837.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Cwmbach Colliery Rhondda Cynon Taf 1837–?

Record created: 6 October 2026 · Last researched: 6 October 2026

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