Scheduled MonumentsWalesBerth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex
Post Medieval/Modern · Mill

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME119
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME119 by Cadw. The complex represents the gold mining activity that characterised parts of mid-Wales during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, reflecting the period when small-scale precious metal extraction formed an important element of the regional economy. The site comprises the physical remains of mining infrastructure associated with both the Berth-Llwyd and Cefn Coch operations, preserving evidence of the technological and industrial practices employed in gold extraction during this era.

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex?

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex is a post-medieval and modern industrial site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME119 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME119.

What period does Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex date from?

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex?

Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is ME119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Farm Barrow (4.3 km), Brithdir Roman Fort (7 km), Tal y Waen cairns (7.1 km).

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