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Britannia Miners' Barracks Ruins

Britannia Miners' Barracks Ruins

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Britannia Miners' Barracks Ruins

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Ian Delve

July 13, 2023

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A stone-built terrace of former miners barracks, now roofless. Purpose built to provide accommodation during the week for the miners who worked in the Snowdon Britannia Copper mines during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The mine closed in 1916.

Tom

December 29, 2024

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Easy walk up to the barracks with great views on the way up and down

feri865

February 12, 2025

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Great post. It was much needed. Love your simplistic style of explanation. foragents-only.com

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Elevation 400 m

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Thursday 9 July

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