Benglog Copper Mine

[Ian A]

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