Penarth Slate Mine - Jan 2010

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Mole Man

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Penarth Slate Mine closed in the 1930's, Located in the Llangollen area near Carrog on the top of a hill, recommended as an intro to mines with bits to see in the mine and also outside of the mine. Quite a few chambers & levels to explore with carts, tracks and Cabans remaining.

However there is gas in the furthest reaches of the east vein, care should be taken if visiting.

A Few outside first:



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Air Tank (I think)

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Now the inside:

Incline

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Track

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Tunnel

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Caban

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Box

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Cart

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Shovel


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This looks wicked.

Is this a rope and SRT gear jobbie, or can you walk in?

PM if you need to...
 
Someone mention mines?

I really should get my a**e into gear and get myself down to Wales. I've been into several slate mines in The Lake District and I know they are nothing compared to this.

You have managed fairly well with the lighting in the images - I know how difficult it can be in large caverns. There seem to be quite a few relics in there too.

Nice report. Thanks for posting. :)
 
Thanks for the comments one and all, I am just staring to move into mines in a big way and have got about 10 on my list of places to do in Wales.

mc nebula it is all walking no gear needed apart form lights.
 

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