An important 19th century copper mine in the Pennant Valley, over the hills from Beddgelert. The waterwheel and ancillary mechanism has been restored by the Welsh Development agency and the National Park. Access is extremely difficult. Full description in 'The old copper mines of Snowdonia' David Bick Landmark Publishing 2003.
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Keywords:ciprwth, copper, cwm ciprwth, cwm pennant, cymru, mines, mining, pennant, snowdonia national park, wales, water, waterwheels