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	Dolaucothi Gold Mines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Dolaucothi Gold Mines (Grid reference SN662399), also known as the Ogofau Gold Mine, are a Roman deep mine located in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint, Carmarthenshire, Wales.
		They are the only mines for Welsh gold outside those of the Dolgellau gold-belt, and are a scheduled ancient monument.
		Following the Roman departure from Britain in the 4th century, the mine lay abandoned for centuries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dolaucothi_Gold_Mines (322 words)

	Welsh gold - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is the Dolaucothi Gold Mine near Pumsaint.
		The Dolaucothi mine is open to the public under the aegis of the National Trust.
		This is due to the fact that the gold is stained by copper which lies in the rock next to the veins of gold.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welsh_gold (385 words)

	Dolaucothi Gold Mine, Carmarthenshire
		The Dolaucothi Gold Mines, a scheduled ancient monument, are located in this scenic setting just outside the village of Pumsaint.
		The gold was close to the surface and often found in crevasses.
		Gold was sent to the Roman mints after the emperor took his 50% cut.
	www.britainexpress.com /wales/carmarthenshire/dolaucothi.htm (546 words)

	LVENTINVM
		A.D. The Roman Aqueducts and Reserviors at Dolaucothi
		At least five aqueducts serve the gold-workings at Dolaucothi, all routing water from the Afon Cothi and the Afon Annell in the north-east, the longest captured water from the Cothi over five miles away as the crow flies, while the shortest routed water from the same stream less than 1½ miles distant.
		Most of the auriferous quartz measures in the Dolaucothi area have been removed by opencast quarrying, but this method also entails the removal of many hundred of tons of the surrounding rock in order to follow the gold-bearing quartz veins into the ground.
	www.roman-britain.org /places/luentinum.htm (1518 words)

	Archaeology in Wales - Archaeoleg CAMBRIA Archaeology
		Although there is evidence for earlier exploitation, the present mining complex was initiated under the Romans, and represents the most advanced mine-working yet discovered in Britain; their end product was bullion for the imperial mints and may have been one of the motives for the conquest of Britain.
		Mines such as these remained under military control and to this end a fort was established on level ground at Pumsaint immediately to the west (Area 241).
		Mining features outside the main open-cast litter the landscape: smaller open-cast workings (some of unknown date), Roman tanks and leats, washing tables, spoil heaps, trial workings, inclines, tramways, adits and shafts.
	www.acadat.com /HLC/Dolaucothi/area/area243.htm (692 words)

	Caio Tour - Dolaucothi Gold Mines
		Explore the fascinating history of the Dolaucothi gold Mines, first opened by the Romans 2,000 years ago and worked with the slaves held in barracks at Caio.
		The Roman encampment was half a mile away at Pumsaint where the Dolaucothi Hotel now stands and it was in the furnaces at Pumsaint that the ore from the mines was processed.
		The mines are owned by the National Trust and open daily from 20 May to 12 September from 10am-5pm.
	website.lineone.net /~irene.jenkins/Tours/caio-tour4.htm (107 words)

	The Romans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The promise of gold in the Welsh hills and the resistance of Caradog (Caratacus in Latin) caused the Romans to expand into the hill country, although they governed the area from low lying forts close to the coasts.
		The mine lies alongside the more modern and more extensive gold mines of the industrial period but is surprisingly unaffected by the more modern workings.
		Tin in Cornwall was mined long before the Roman invasion and the mineral wealth of the island made it attractive to the expanding empire.
	www.tourwales.org.uk /100acrewood/index.php?id=42 (293 words)

	Gold Mines Information
		We specialize in gold mines, silver mines, copper mines, and a wide variety of industrial minerals.
		Unique gold mines set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley, first exploited by the Romans almost 2000 years ago Skip Navigation Home About us News Events Local to you Hiring a.
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	Show Mines of Britain: Dolaucothi Gold Mine
		You can spend a day exploring the Dolaucothi Gold Mines where you can experience a wealth of surface and underground activities that span a period from the Roman occupation to the present day.
		Today the mines form part of an extensive estate which was given to the National Trust between 1941 and 1943.
		The mine hosts the usual facilities for visitors: Information centre, cafe, museum, gift shop, 1930's mining machinery, Roman tours, Waymarked Estate walks, Cycle Hire etc, etc. Parking is free and there is plenty of space for a picnic.
	www.showcaves.com /english/gb/mines/Dolaucothi.html (305 words)

	Welsh Mines Society - Ogofau Gold Mine and The Llanddewibrefi mines: a brief outline of their history.
		The lease Rhysgog and all other mines in the the parish of Landdewibrefi, excluding those in the bishop's forest, was held from December 1860 by Messrs Bevan and Marsden.
		Our knowledge of mining in the area is currently weighted towards the latter part of the 19th century and there is undoubtedly a wealth of documentary material available for earlier periods should researchers wish to investigate further.
		'On the Mining Districts of Cardiganshire and Montgomeryshire', Mems.
	www.people.ex.ac.uk /pfclaugh/mhinf/lamptext.htm (2020 words)

	Scouting Dolaucothi - Wales
		Dolaucothi is known for the Roman gold mines circa 80 C.E. However, there is evidence of pre-Roman mining by the indigenous peoples.
		It may have been the only gold mine in Britain in the Roman period.
		In Dolaucothi, we were collecting information on Roman gold mines, history, and possible filming locations for Bloodthirsty and Dangerous -- specifically, as we had set the village of the Hemavores in Dolaucothi.
	www.bloodthirsty.com /dolaucothi.html (178 words)

	Essex Rock & Mineral Society, Members' Articles 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Numerous items of mining equipment are on display both on the surface and underground, including the infamous compressed air operated rotary hammer drills, which were known as "Widow-makers" since their operators frequently suffered from deafness, vibration white finger syndrome (now known as HAVS) and lung disease.
		Dolaucothi Gold Mines have a history going back some 2,000 years when gold was mined by the Romans and by the Celts.
		The mines were rediscovered in Victorian times and were successfully worked for gold until 1938, when they closed for economic reasons, largely associated with water ingress from the Roman workings.
	www.erms.org /Extra/Chris/Untitled-2.htm (473 words)

	Wales Underground - Dolaucothi Gold Mines
		This is the only known Roman gold mine in Britain and is the only opportunity to see some of the lost gold mining heritage of Wales.
		The mine, now owned by the National trust, is set within a beautiful upland estate, where the rare red kite thrives.
		The entrance to the Dolaucothi Gold Mines is through an exhibition centre that gives all the necessary information about the history of the mine and the things that you can see there.
	www.wales-underground.org.uk /dolaucothi/index.shtml (155 words)

	Dolaucothi Gold Mines, Carmarthenshire
		These unique gold mines are set amid wooded hillsides overlooking the beautiful Cothi Valley.
		Mining resumed in the 19th century and continued through the 20th century, reaching a peak in 1938.
		The main mine yard contains a collection of 1930s mining machinery, an exhibition about the history of gold and gold mining, video and interpretation.
	www.family-day-out.co.uk /wales/266/venue.htm (207 words)

	National Trust \| Places to visit \| Dolaucothi Gold Mines
		Set amid wooded hillsides, the Dolaucothi Gold Mines comprise pits, adits, mine entrances, galleries, spoil heaps, leats, channels, tanks, tracks, building footings, inclines, stopes and shafts covering an area of approximately 2 square kilometres.
		The mines were judged to be of Roman origin and this was confirmed in the 1960s when a section of a water-lifting wheel was securely dated.
		He removed all doubt as to Roman occupation and industry, but found no evidence of gold extraction until mining recommenced in the middle of the 19th century.
	www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-chl/w-countryside_environment/w-archaeology/w-archaeology-places_to_visit/w-archaeology-dolaucothi.htm (381 words)

	International
		In one lake near Strasburg, gold bars and hundreds of thousands of English pounds were found in 1957.
		Gold has been found and mined in various locations in Canada, Ontario being one of the more well known.
		Gold mines that were in use from Roman times to the 20th century.
	www.geocities.com /nationaltreasuresonline/International.html (1385 words)

	Welsh Gold - Welshpedia
		Pure Welsh gold forms in seams or lodes, like coal, and is known to yield up to 30 troy ounces per ton.
		In comparison, South African gold, which is mixed in with the rock, yields just a quarter of a troy ounce for every tonne mined.
		These are Dolaucothi Gold Mines near Pumsaint and Clogau Gold Mines in Bontddu near Barmouth.
	www.welshpedia.co.uk /wiki/wales/index.php?title=Welsh_Gold (399 words)

	Mining History Network: Biblio (WC) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Smyth, W.W. On the Mining District of Cardiganshire and Montgomeryshire, Vol.II Pt.II (Memoirs of the Geological Survey, HMSO).
		Hughes, S.J.S. "The Decline of Mining in Mid Wales and Prospects of Revival" UK Journal of Mines and Minerals, 5 (1988), pp.l2-14.
		Lewis, P.R and Jones, G.D.B. "The Roman Gold Mines at Dolaucothi" Carmarthen Antiquary, 6 (1970).
	www.projects.ex.ac.uk /mhn/bib_WC.html (1041 words)

	Dolaucothi Gold Mines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Last worked in 1938, the mine workings remain in good condition and are vividly illustrated in the exhibition centre, with video and bilingual interpretation.
		Above ground, visitors can view a Roman adit or mine entrance, 1930s' mining machinery in the mine yard, join in gold panning or explore the children's activity room.
		Last worked in 1938, the mine workings remain in good condition and are vividly illustrated in the exhibition centre.
	dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/street/ae423/walking/attractions/dolaucothi.htm (121 words)

	Carmarthenshire Wales tourism and travel guide
		The Dolaucothi Gold Mines, a scheduled ancient monument, are located just outside the village of Pumsaint.
		There was a short burst of underground mining in the 1930's that didn't last.
		Cenarth is a small village of historical buildings, including a medieval mill (non-functioning) and pub (still dispensing).
	www.britainexpress.com /wales/tour/carmarthenshire (806 words)

	GO-Guide - Visitor Attractions in Wales
		e Sygun mine is one mile from the village of Beddgelert in the glorious Gwynant Valley in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
		The mines and run up the hillside overlooking Llyn Dinas, to Llwyn-Ddu, from which there is an excellent view across to the southern side of the Snowdon Massif.
		It is representative of a typical metalliferous mine and has been restored and preserved to allow visitors to explore the underground workings in complete safety.
	www.getoutguide.co.uk /wales/walesother.htm (819 words)

	Parc-Tricornel-Ref-0370 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The famous Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines are only 1¼ miles to the west, and the historic village of Pumpsaint is a ¼ mile further on, with a sub-post office/shop and the Dolaucothi Arms pub.
		Pumpsaint lies within the National Trust-owned Dolaucothi Estate, which totals some 2,500 acres, encompassing hill farms, cottages, mansion house ruins, waymarked walks, bridleways and riverside picnic areas, as well as the Dolaucothi Gold Mines set amidst wooded hillsides overlooking the Cothi valley.
		The Gold Mines were first exploited by the Romans 2000 years ago, then worked again from the 19th Century up until closure in 1938, and the site is now a museum with tea room and gift shop, run by the National Trust.
	www.profilehomes.com /0370_cottages-property-for-sale-caio-wales_ForSale.htm (2292 words)

	Archaeology in Wales - Archaeoleg CAMBRIA Archaeology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Roman Gold Mines at Dolaucothi are a unique site covering many hectares of woodland and pasture in northeast Carmarthenshire.
		In 1999, the National Trust commissioned Cambria Archaeology to undertake a detailed topographic survey of the core area of the mines to inform their programme of conservation and research on this unique site.
		As well as recording known archaeological elements of the gold mine, such as Roman opencasts, leats and tanks, previously unknown features were discovered and recorded during the survey.
	www.acadat.com /projects/DolaucothiGoldMinesSurvey2002.htm (102 words)

	Mines, - Mines Action Canada / Action Mines Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Mine - Reveal a mine and the game is over; A Number - The number indicates how many mines surround the given location; Empty - The location has no mines
		Herbert Mines Associates is the leading executive search firm to the retail industry.
		Mabou Mines is an avant-garde theater company emphasizing the creation of new theater pieces from original texts and the theatrical use of existing texts
	linkhighway.com /?q=mines (344 words)

	Articles - Roman Britain
		Gold, iron, lead, silver, jet, marble and pearls however were all exploited by the Romans in Britain along with more everyday commodities such as hunting dogs, animal skins, timber, wool, corn and slaves.
		Mineral extraction sites such as the Dolaucothi gold mine, the Wealden ironworking zone and the lead and silver mines of the Mendip Hills seem to have been private enterprises leased from the government for a fee.
		Copper coins are very rare after 402, although minted silver and gold coins from hoards indicate they were still present in the province even if they were not being spent.
	www.sterlingsilvercenter.com /articles/Roman_Britain (4814 words)

	National Trust Cottages (2 Rhyd Yr Onnen)
		It is a land of contrasts, mountains and moorlands, forest and farmland and magnificent stretches of unspoilt coastline.
		The National Trust's interests in South Wales include large areas of the Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire and The Gower, as well as the Dolaucothi Gold Mines and the Tudor Merchant's House in Tenby.
		The National Trust bought the terrace after a period when it had been unoccupied and restored it and in 1994 the post office and inn were re-opened to serve the local community supported by the income from the 3 holiday cottages.
	www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk /nt.asp?p=63&c=311&w=Location (237 words)

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