Nantymwyn lead mine RHANDIRMWYN
Welcome. If you visit the site of the old lead mine today what you will see is a sad reflection of what was a thriving and once large and profitable mining operation. Nantymwyn lead mine was one of the largest and most productive mines in southern Wales and at one time employed over 400 people. It is believed that the Romans were the first to mine for ore in the hills above Rhandirmwyn although there is