Scheduled MonumentsWalesGlasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill
Post Medieval/Modern · Mill

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME206
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Mill
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill is a post-medieval industrial mill located in Meirionnydd, Wales, associated with the exploitation of mineral deposits in the region. The site represents the later stages of Welsh mining activity, when copper and gold working became economically significant in upland areas during the nineteenth century. The mill structure reflects the technological requirements of ore processing, with physical remains demonstrating the industrial infrastructure necessary for separating and concentrating mineral ores from the mined material. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of Wales's mineral extraction heritage during the modern industrial period.

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill?

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill is a post-medieval industrial mill located in Meirionnydd, Wales, associated with the exploitation of mineral deposits in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME206.

What period does Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill date from?

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill?

Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill 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 ME206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Farm Barrow (3.8 km), Brithdir Roman Fort (5 km), Maes Coch Deserted Rural Settlement (7.2 km).

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