Great Orme Mines - Llandudno, North Wales, UK - Mines on Waymarking.com

The mines are copper and date back to the Bronze Age. The official website describes the mines:

'Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their civilized and structured society 2,000 years before the Roman invasion.

Over the past 21 years mining engineers, cavers and archaeologists have been slowly uncovering more tunnels and large areas of the surface landscape to reveal what is now thought to be the largest Prehistoric mine, so far discovered in the World.

A visit to Great Orme Mines is both an enjoyable and educational experience which can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper.

The highlight of the tour is the amazing Bronze Age Cavern, dug out over 3,500 years ago by miners using nothing more than stone and bone tools.'

Mine Type: Tourist Mine Mineral Collecting: No Material Mined: Non-Precious Metal Operation: Underground Mine Surface Features: Yes KNOWN DANGERS: Hard hats must be worn but visitors are allowed to wander underground on their own. Any associated website: [Web Link] Any Other information: Excavation work is still ongoing on the surface and can be viewed from the bridge. Opening times are as follows: 20th March to the end of October from 10.00am Last Admission 4.30pm Admission Charges Adult £6.00 Child £4.00 Family (2a and 2c) £16.00 additional children £3.00 Under 5's free Groups The tour of the mine is self guided, however for pre-booked groups of over 25 we offer a guided tour Adult group rate (over 25) £5.00 per adult

Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.

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