Approved Projects Ysbryd y Mwynwyr - Spirit of the Miners

Supported Projects

Download the following pdf which provides details on each project.
Spirit of the Miners booklet

The following are projects that have been supported:

Geological Background to Mining in the Central Wales Orefield

A grant of £2920 was awarded to Central Wales RIGS group to provide an account of the geological context of metalliferous mining in Ceredigion through interpretation at three sites of interest.

Restoration of Cwmsymlog Chimney

A £84,000 project to consolidate and conserve the stone chimney as a lasting monument to the mining heritage of northern Ceredigion.

Cambria Archaeology – Ceredigion's Metal Mine Heritage. A guide to its history, importance and protection.

Grant awarded worth £3852 for the production of booklet providing a general historical summary as background to the understanding, protection and promotion of Ceredigion's Metal Mining heritage.

Bont Mural Project

Grant worth £3440 awarded to record the local stories of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid on a mural that has been located for all to see on the wall of a building in the village.

Strata Florida Mines & Metals Project

Grant awarded totalling £24,000 to undertake a survey and excavation programme into the area of ancient mines known to be associated with the Abbey at Bronyberllan. A weekend demonstrations of ancient metal-working techniques was also held.

Spirit of the Miners Walks Development Project

A grant worth £38,000 awarded to develop footpaths linking the mining areas of Northern Ceredigion.

Geology & Mineralogy of the Central Wales Orefield booklet

To produce a booklet to complement the interpretation project also undertaken by RIGS to explain the geological context of metalliferous mining in Ceredigion.

Llywernog Mine: Restoration of Powder Magazine

Restoration of what is thought to be the only example of a cornish style magazine left in Wales, located at the Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine Museum.

Enhancement & Interpretation of Pont Ceunant Generating Station

A project aimed at clearing up a historical site near Pontrhydygroes connected with the Ceredigion Mining Industry and subsequently interpreting the site for the wider audience to enjoy.

"Spoilio" by Blaengar

The project was aimed at highlighting the history of the mines of North Ceredigion to the communities of the area and visitors using visual and performing arts exhibitions, events and educational workshops.

"The Frongoch Story" by Boomerang

The project involved creating a 90 minute film script based on the story of remarkable and yet untold events at the Frongoch Lead Mine in 1900. The creation of this screenplay was supported by TV industry professionals within Boomerang with a view to translating the script to the screen.

Ceulanamaesmawr Heritage Walks

A project to provide interactive interpretation to pre and post-arrival visitors and locals, via on-line and MP3 or similar audio files, attractive information panels and more detailed leaflets, with photographic, graphic and textual narratives bringing the histories of the miners and their communities alive.

Cambrian Discovery Tours

The project will offer a series of tours and excursions bringing tourists from Aberystwyth to the Cambrian Mountain. The tour will take visitors to attractions that can only normally be accessed by car. These attractions include, Llywernog Silver-Lead mine, The Hafod and Cwmystwyth.

Ysbyty Ystwyth historical murals

Project to research the links between the mines and Ysbyty Ystwyth area. Textile panels will be created to portray the events that have shaped the communities.

Ceredigion Museum

Project will improve the lead mining and sea faring display at the Museum.

'The Falls Experience' Project

The Waterfalls Experience project is based at the Devils Bridge Waterfalls attraction. The attraction lies in the heart of the Ceredigion mining area situated between “Temple” and Cwmystwyth mines. The project has involved enhancing the amenities at the attraction.

'Rivers to the Sea'

The project intends to establish links between Aberystwyth harbour and previous lead mining sites in the hinterland.

'Beddrodau'r Gorffennol'

Project has involved researching and cataloguing the gravestones in the Hafod Churchyard. The information will then be made accessible to visitors via interpretation boards and a touch screen interactive service.

Ar gof a chadw

The project to involved the collection and collation of aural & visual history of the three communities of New Row, Pontrhydygroes & Ysbyty Ystwyth. The dvd will include information on industrial, cultural and geographical aspects of the heritage of the area.