Cwmystwyth Mines
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Cwmystwyth mines are located in Cwmystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales and exploited a part of the Central Wales Orefield.
Cwm Ystwyth mine scape, present day
Main building of Cwmystwyth lead mine
Graig y Ddalfa at Cwmystwyth lead mines
Old mine workings below Craig-y-Ddolfa, east of Cwmystwyth
Banc Tynddol sun-disc
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The Banc Tynddol sun-disc is a small, decorated, gold ornament discovered near Cwmystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. It most likely was part of a funerary garment and is dated to 2450-2150 BCE, which makes i
Decorated with concentric line and dot circles and pierced by two central holes, apparently for attachment. The design was determined to belong to the Primary Bell Beaker Goldwork Tradition.
The disc being worn showing possible means of attachment to tunic or other garment.