Bryn Bras, Ponterwyd

Heritage Site in Cardiganshire

Wales

Bryn Bras, Ponterwyd

Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump There is a museum section with several artefacts including this Worthington-Simpson of Newark on Trent horizontal duplex non-rotative pump. It would work on steam or air. This one is works No. D356A and the size is 3" x 2" x 3".
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump Credit: Chris Allen

Bryn Bras, located in Ponterwyd, Cardiganshire, is a significant heritage site in Wales. This historic site is nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the region's cultural and natural heritage.

Bryn Bras is a traditional Welsh longhouse, which was built in the early 17th century. It stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural history of the area, showcasing the traditional building techniques and materials used by the local inhabitants of that era. The longhouse is constructed using locally sourced stone and timber, reflecting the resourcefulness and craftsmanship of the time.

The site offers visitors the opportunity to explore the well-preserved interior of the longhouse, giving them an insight into the daily lives of the people who once inhabited the area. With its traditional layout, featuring a central hearth, sleeping quarters, and animal pens, the longhouse offers a glimpse into the self-sufficiency and communal living of the past.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, Bryn Bras also serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of the region. The site is situated near numerous hiking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains and discover the diverse flora and fauna that call this area home.

Bryn Bras, Ponterwyd, Cardiganshire, is not only a significant heritage site but also a place where visitors can appreciate the rich history and natural beauty of Wales.

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Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump There is a museum section with several artefacts including this Worthington-Simpson of Newark on Trent horizontal duplex non-rotative pump. It would work on steam or air. This one is works No. D356A and the size is 3" x 2" x 3".
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump
There is a museum section with several artefacts including this Worthington-Simpson of Newark on Trent horizontal duplex non-rotative pump. It would work on steam or air. This one is works No. D356A and the size is 3" x 2" x 3".
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience - winch A small duplex geared winch by Holman Bros of Camborne. This would have worked on steam or compressed air. Features of note are the steel frame, pitchfork connecting rod and tubular piston rod guide, and the valve drive off the crankpin. There is no reversing mechanism.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience - winch
A small duplex geared winch by Holman Bros of Camborne. This would have worked on steam or compressed air. Features of note are the steel frame, pitchfork connecting rod and tubular piston rod guide, and the valve drive off the crankpin. There is no reversing mechanism.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump A John Cameron of Manchester inverted vertical single cylinder rotative steam pump. Would also work on compressed air. One of several exhibits of steam interest in the little museum section. I almost didn't look in here. I'm very glad I did.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump
A John Cameron of Manchester inverted vertical single cylinder rotative steam pump. Would also work on compressed air. One of several exhibits of steam interest in the little museum section. I almost didn't look in here. I'm very glad I did.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump A JosephEevans of Wolverhampton 'Cornish' steam pump. This is a horizontal single cylinder non-rotative pump with a valve gear with no external parts beyond a handle for starting if needed.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump
A JosephEevans of Wolverhampton 'Cornish' steam pump. This is a horizontal single cylinder non-rotative pump with a valve gear with no external parts beyond a handle for starting if needed.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump A single cylinder rotative steam pump by Chris Holden of Blackburn, works No. 1222. This is the only example I have seen by this firm.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, steam pump
A single cylinder rotative steam pump by Chris Holden of Blackburn, works No. 1222. This is the only example I have seen by this firm.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience - winch This is a small duplex winch by Holman of Camborne. This is similar to another Holman winch in the museum but with the major difference that it has a cast frame to hold all the parts in alignment while the other has a steel frame built from rolled steel joists. In my opinion this is the nicer and more professional looking of the two.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience - winch
This is a small duplex winch by Holman of Camborne. This is similar to another Holman winch in the museum but with the major difference that it has a cast frame to hold all the parts in alignment while the other has a steel frame built from rolled steel joists. In my opinion this is the nicer and more professional looking of the two.
Bridge over the Afon Castell, Ponterwyd Carrying the A4120, just before it meets the A44.
Bridge over the Afon Castell, Ponterwyd
Carrying the A4120, just before it meets the A44.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience This shows the large wheel-pit with the offices to the left and the crusher house to the right. The water wheel operated a Cornish pump in the mine shaft via a flat rod system. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience
This shows the large wheel-pit with the offices to the left and the crusher house to the right. The water wheel operated a Cornish pump in the mine shaft via a flat rod system. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience This is the entrance to the top level of the mine on the guided tour. All the lower levels are flooded. At this point it was originally an open cut open to he sky but has been covered with a wooden and concrete ceiling. The tour leads you to the main shaft with the remains of the Cornish pump rising main and pumping rods. You then exit via the drainage adit that is still carrying water out of the mine and keeping the top level dry(ish).
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience
This is the entrance to the top level of the mine on the guided tour. All the lower levels are flooded. At this point it was originally an open cut open to he sky but has been covered with a wooden and concrete ceiling. The tour leads you to the main shaft with the remains of the Cornish pump rising main and pumping rods. You then exit via the drainage adit that is still carrying water out of the mine and keeping the top level dry(ish).
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, Tangyes Special Pump A non-rotative steam pump by Tangyes of Cornwall Works, Smethwick. The 12" steam cylinder has a special self-acting valve gear and the only external moving parts are the piston road and a lever for starting the valve in motion if required. The nearby Evans Cornish pump is as very similar device. The site also has a little museum containing various steam pumps and winches. The foyer contains a horizontal tandem compound steam engine from a mill in Leek. This latter really has no connection with mining but has been there for a long time.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, Tangyes Special Pump
A non-rotative steam pump by Tangyes of Cornwall Works, Smethwick. The 12" steam cylinder has a special self-acting valve gear and the only external moving parts are the piston road and a lever for starting the valve in motion if required. The nearby Evans Cornish pump is as very similar device. The site also has a little museum containing various steam pumps and winches. The foyer contains a horizontal tandem compound steam engine from a mill in Leek. This latter really has no connection with mining but has been there for a long time.
A4120 in Ponterwyd at new housing development
A4120 in Ponterwyd at new housing development
Road bend at Parcgwyn
Road bend at Parcgwyn
B4343 north of Parcgwyn The road follows a contour round the hillside
B4343 north of Parcgwyn
The road follows a contour round the hillside
B4343 between moorland and grassland near Banc Bryn-chwith
B4343 between moorland and grassland near Banc Bryn-chwith
A44 at Llywernog
A44 at Llywernog
George Borrow Hotel and the A44
George Borrow Hotel and the A44
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience Now a museum site. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience
Now a museum site. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience This shows the balance bob pit for the large waterwheel that was mounted in the masonry structure in the centre of this view. The wheel worked a Cornish crusher and the pumps in the mine's shaft. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience
This shows the balance bob pit for the large waterwheel that was mounted in the masonry structure in the centre of this view. The wheel worked a Cornish crusher and the pumps in the mine's shaft. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.
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Bryn Bras, Ponterwyd is located at Grid Ref: SN7480 (Lat: 52.404, Lng: -3.846)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

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