United Cavers Exploration Team
Cave and Mine Exploring => Knowledge Bank => Topic started by: Ian A on Apr 04, 2011, 12:42 PM
Location
SH 804 236
Directions
You will need an O/S map â€" the mine is South West of Bala, off the A494 near Rhydymain. The adit is in a small isolated area of trees.
Access
Unknown & Collapsed
Suggested Equipment
None
Length
Unknown
Flood Risk
collapsed
Mine Attributes
Copper
Description
On a visit on the 3rd April 2011, the entrance adit was found to be collapsed with a substantial “sinkhole†style collapse above around 10-20 feet from the entrance.
Water is seeping through the blockage but the collapse is significant.
Digs
None Known
Links
http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/mines/Benglog_720/Benglog.asp
http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/view_picture_from_member.asp?id=726