Cwm Pennant, Cwm Ciprwth

Taken 19-Jul-08

Visitors 16

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HRS 323 Cwm Ciprwth waterwheel crab

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. Shows crab-winch.

LEICA D-LUX2, f/2.8 @ 6.3 mm, 1/60, ISO 80, No Flash

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Keywords:Victorian machinery, ciprwth, copper, crabs, cwm ciprwth, cwm pennant, cymru, education, industrial heritage, mining, mountains, pennant, power, snowdonia national park, valleys, wales, water, waterwheels, winches