Archaeological sites Β· North Wales
Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas)
Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) β a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Brian Green β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Parys Mountain Copper Mines is the largest copper mining site in North Wales, with visible remains primarily from the 18th century. Visitors can explore large opencast pits, historical structures, and learn about the site's rich mining history, which dates back to the Bronze Age.
Place summary
Parys Mountain Copper Mines, located in North Wales, is an archaeological site comprising pits, opencast areas, and spoil heaps. This site is notable for its historical significance in copper mining, which played a key role in the region's industrial development.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3868, -4.3407
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Amlwch
- Postcode
- LL69 9UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys MΓ΄n
- Official site
- coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/382598308 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas)?
- Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL69 9UT), in the parish of Amlwch.
- What is Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas)?
- Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) β a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas)?
- Drivers can use postcode LL69 9UT.
- Is Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) free to visit?
- Yes, Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parys Mountain Copper Mines (pits, opencast and spoil areas)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL69 9UT. It sits within the Ynys MΓ΄n parliamentary constituency.