Letter relating to Cardiganshire lead mining

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 23980F, f. 22.
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004646826
  • Dates of Creation
    • 22 November 1763
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 f.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A letter, 22 November 1763, from Thomas Allcocks, at Garreg [or Carreg] lead mine, in the vicinity of Talybont, Cardiganshire, to an unidentified recipient, giving news relating to lead and other mineral mining in the area.

Acquisition Information

P. B. Barclay; Bristol; Donation; March 2009; 004646826.

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 23980F, f. 22.

Alternative Form Available

Text

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Damaged, and repaired at NLW.

Related Material

For an account of Thomas Allcocks relating to Carreg see NLW, Powis Castle Estate Records 21349-70 (21350).

Additional Information

Published

Geographical Names

Ceredigion.