OLD PHOTO reproduction print of 1770s plate
TALARGOCH & DISERTH CASTLE
Ffordd Talargoch, Dyserth, Denbighshire, A547
Also includes views of Talargoch Lead Mine, Graig Fawr and Diserth Castle
Also includes views of Talargoch Lead Mine, Graig Fawr and Diserth Castle
From Thomas Pennant's A TOUR in WALES
MDCCLXX (1770) Vol. II
Artist: Moses Griffiths
Artist: Moses Griffiths
High Resolution prints on Quality Archival Photo Paper.
Professionally digitally retouched
Size / Print options:
• POSTCARD PHOTO Archival Print 150 x 100mm (approx. A6)
• LARGE PHOTO Archival Print 12 x 8"
• GICLÉE PRINT Archival Textured Paper A4 approx. (Frame not included)
Limited Quantity Prints available.
For more history and photos of Meliden/Prestatyn 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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