£45.00
Ioan Lord
Status: In Stock
• Publication Date – 2026
• Format & Edition – Hardback, Second Revised
• Pagination – 278 Pages, Illustrated
• Condition – New
• Genre – Mining, Quarrying & Industrial Heritage
Rich Mountains of Lead by Ioan Lord. The metal mining industry of Cwm Rheidol and Ystumtuen, Mid Wales.
The Brand new revised second edition of the highly sought after Rich Mountains of Lead, featuring new information and exciting discoveries, by Ioan Lord.
The detailed study of the old lead, zinc, silver & copper mines of the Rheidol Valley in Mid Wales follows the rise and fall of one of Britain’s oldest and most fascinating industries. Using never before seen sources to compile a brand new history spanning 4,000 years, this book is full of underground photographs and discoveries that were made whilst exploring the mines themselves. Underground workings which had not been seen by human eyes for over 150 years have been accessed and recorded, with some artifacts of national significance recently found.
Rich Mountains of Lead offers a new perspective on a famous valley which is visited by thousands of people each year, showcasing the riches that lie hidden beneath your feet.