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From: "Chris Clarke" <>
Subject: Re: Cardiff, Wales
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:44:04 -0000

No!
Unfortunately, the Inspectors records, which are by far the most
comprehensive of mining records, give only details of collieries in whcich
fatal accidents occur, until later when they compiled complete lists of the
mines they inspected. The 1850s were the first years the Inspectorate
functioned, and therefore records are patchy.
For earlier records, I recommend the coal authority. The authority exists
mostly to ensure that people don't do dangerous things near old coal sites
(last year someone nearly got blown up by lighting a fag near the entrance
of an abandoned drift mine, as the entrance had an accumulation of
firedamp). Mostly, they are concerned with ensuring that old shafts are
recorded. A neigbour of Ian Craigs at Nenthead, Cumbria, nearly drove his
tractor down an old shaft to a lead mine this year, in an area known for its
mining activity. Suffice it to say, if anyone knows about old mines, they
will. They can even furnish you with plans.
Before you approach them, you should find out where your ancestor lived.
The majority of miners lived in tied accomodation, which by its nature was
normally very close to the pit. This will tell you exactly which mine he
worked it.

Let me know how you get on.
Regards
Chris Clarke

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> Is there any easy way to find out which coal mines were operational in the
> 1850's near Cardiff, Wales?
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