History of Nanteos Mansion, a large 18th Century estate to the South East of Aberystwyth built by the Powell family who earned their money through mining. ... The Powell family were a rich local family, whose wealth stemmed from their resource rich lead and silver mines at Cwmystwyth and Llywernog. The house was built in the ?valley of the nightingales? which has been inhabited for at least 700 years, with several dwellings being built throughout this long period. ...
Yesterday my family and I went to Llywernog lead and silver mine near Ponterwyd. After driving through rugged Welsh hills and seeing some truly beautiful scenery we arrived at the mine. Entry is very reasonable, at only ?5.95 per ...
Yesterday my family and I went to Llywernog lead and silver mine near Ponterwyd. After driving through rugged Welsh hills and seeing some truly beautiful scenery we arrived at the mine. Entry is very reasonable, at only ?5.95 per ...
