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Cave and Mine Exploring => Knowledge Bank => Topic started by: Joel Colk on Nov 09, 2011, 09:11 PM

Title: Fron-boeth, slate mine
Post by: Joel Colk on Nov 09, 2011, 09:11 PM
Location
SH652 448

Directions
Head up towards the village of Croesor, follow the track up the mountain and park on the grass upon exiting the forestry block.

Head up the mountain towards the obvious spoil heaps. there are several adits to the mine. (I haven't got the map to hand so I can't number the adits) Take the highest one if the pull through SRT trip is desired.

Access
No problems known

Suggested Equipment
SRT to complete the round trip

Length
small mine, a few hours mooch

Flood risk
none

Mine Attributes
Slate

Description
A small slate mine with a few interesting artefacts.

Unexplored Passages
None

Digs
none known

Links
http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/mines/Fron-boeth_294/Fron-boeth.asp (http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/mines/Fron-boeth_294/Fron-boeth.asp)
Title: Re: Fron-boeth, slate mine
Post by: Joel Colk on Nov 09, 2011, 09:16 PM
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Title: Re: Fron-boeth, slate mine
Post by: Joel Colk on Nov 09, 2011, 09:32 PM
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