OLD RARE PHOTO Graig Fawr taken from Graig Bach c1900s
Meliden Talargoch Mines Smyddan Mine Shaft Buildings Dyserth Camp
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Size: Non-Standard (150 x 100mm) approx. A6
Size: Non-Standard (150 x 100mm) approx. A6
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Description:
View of Graig Fawr Meliden taken from Graig Bach, Dyserth showing Castlewood and Castle Quarry and also the old Talargoch Mine and Buildings. Photo date is unknown but clearly shows the mine chimneys, building and workings, approx early 1900s.
View of Graig Fawr Meliden taken from Graig Bach, Dyserth showing Castlewood and Castle Quarry and also the old Talargoch Mine and Buildings. Photo date is unknown but clearly shows the mine chimneys, building and workings, approx early 1900s.
For more history and photos of Meliden and surrounding area visit meliden.org.uk
A little snippet of history...
TALARGOCH LEAD MINE
The Talargoch Lead mine has a very interesting history, being probably the oldest in the country. It was, according to local tradition, opened by the Romans, and has been worked ever since. It had once been considered the richest lead mine in Wales. The mine closed in 1884. ...Read more at meliden.org.uk
TALARGOCH LEAD MINE
The Talargoch Lead mine has a very interesting history, being probably the oldest in the country. It was, according to local tradition, opened by the Romans, and has been worked ever since. It had once been considered the richest lead mine in Wales. The mine closed in 1884. ...Read more at meliden.org.uk
GRAIG FAWR
Graig Fawr stands guardian above the village and the former mine workings which for nearly a hundred years, throbbed with activity. During WWI army and tank training was conducted on the hilly top.
From the top of the National Trust owned site, a 10 minute walk from the road behind, you can see Rhyl laid out to the left of the white summit marker. The surrounding hills are known locally as Prestatyn Hillside, part of the Clwydian Range, and the start of the 177-mile Offa’s Dyke Path between Prestatyn and Chepstow. ...Read more at meliden.org.uk
Graig Fawr stands guardian above the village and the former mine workings which for nearly a hundred years, throbbed with activity. During WWI army and tank training was conducted on the hilly top.
From the top of the National Trust owned site, a 10 minute walk from the road behind, you can see Rhyl laid out to the left of the white summit marker. The surrounding hills are known locally as Prestatyn Hillside, part of the Clwydian Range, and the start of the 177-mile Offa’s Dyke Path between Prestatyn and Chepstow. ...Read more at meliden.org.uk
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