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Nantymwyn lead mine, photograph
Photograph captioned 'Nantymwyn Lead Mine. This lead mine was opened during the last quarter of the 18th Century by the Earl of Cawdor and for many years it yielded rich deposits of lead ore. The mine was finally closed during the 1930s. Among the numerous ruins on the site are those of a small engine house built of stone and a chimney stack alongside. They stand near the mouth of a shaft long since filled in.' Mounted on card. Made for the exhibition RECORDING WALES 3 in 1970/1971.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.32I/54
Acquisition
Collected officially by NMW staff, 1987
Measurements
mount
(mm): 526
mount
(mm): 450
Techniques
black and white (monochrome photograph)
photograph
Material
paper
card
Location
In store
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