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lister 25-07-2010 00:24
Prince Edward Gold Mine, Wales - July 10
 
Hi all :D
Just a few pics from today's trip up to a Gold Mine in Wales.
From minedat.org;
One of two of the most northerly mines within the Merioneth gold-mining area, being isolated some 6 miles further north of the next most northerly group of mines, which includes the well-known Gwynfnydd Mine.

The mine was first referred to in 1895. The mine worked sporadically till 1935. It was said to have produced pockets of gold that were evidently very rich. In 1935 the gold for Princess Marina's wedding ring, and subsequent royal rings, was made from a bar of gold produced jointly from gold from this mine together with gold from Marina Mine and the mid-wales mine, Roman Deep at Dolaucothi.

This mine recorded an output of 123 tons of gold ore from which 278 ounces of gold was extracted, the majority beween 1911-12.


.......Lister;~)

Earth Worm Jim 25-07-2010 10:24
That's a gorgeous looking place. This one's been on my list for a while.

pacef8 25-07-2010 11:23
Dont go there Jim , yeh i know we couldnt find it !! now we know we can drive into it..

don't forget the other gold one !!

Morrisey 25-07-2010 11:35
Superbly captured Lister.

Earth Worm Jim 25-07-2010 12:37
Quote:
Originally Posted by pacef8 (Post 125403)
Dont go there Jim , yeh i know we couldnt find it !! now we know we can drive into it..

don't forget the other gold one !!
You've not seen the new exploring bus Pace, we can drive pretty much anywhere we want now. :)

tristanjay 25-07-2010 19:30
Looks well worth the trip, Ive always loved the pics of the flooded shafts from this one.

The Smurfinator 25-07-2010 21:05
looks wet (read "cold") great photos though :)

NewStuff 25-07-2010 21:39
Nice pictures. I'm liking the look of that ;)

boboil 25-07-2010 21:39
Great report & pics, looks a great mooch that one.

Pr1vate Piles 25-07-2010 21:53
nice shots, the water in pic two is amazing


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