Series GFA9 and Vol. 341 - Gogerddan mine and quarry leases and other deeds

Deeds relating to the mines in Cardiganshire belonging to the Gogerddan estate, 1656-1918 (mainly 1849-1901). They comprise mainly leases and agreements made between the Pryse family and individual prospectors or mining companies to mine for lead, copper, silver and quarry stone under various farms in the parishes of Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfihangel Genau’r-glyn and Llangynfelyn, and under the common or waste lands in the lordship of Genau’r-glyn. The mine workings extended under single farms or under groups of several farms. The most substantial of the files relate to the mines and companies at Grogwynion, 1656-1887, Esgair Hir, Esgair Fraith, Henfwlch and Lluest y Gravie, 1696-1900, Tal-y-bont, Tyhen, Allt y Crib, Camdwr, etc., 1744-[c. 1910], Cwmbrwyno, Cefn Cwmbrwyno, Nantyrarian, Llywernog, etc. 1762-1886, Cwmsymlog, Darren, Llettyspence, etc., 1762-1889, Darren Fawr, Darren Fach and Llwynllantesni (Cwmsebon) 1783-1868, Ceulan a Maes-mawr, 1852-1899, Bryn yr Afr, 1879-1910, and East Darren, 1888-1904. Many of the documents contain detailed recitals of former leases, some of which are not extant here. They name the numerous individuals and companies involved in the mining ventures. They also describe the physical locations, water supplies, access roads, methods of working the mines and their maintenance. Several lessees had their leases revoked for not adhering to the conditions specified and several went into liquidation. The documents include original leases, counterparts, drafts and copies. This series also includes one file of schedules of leases (Watermark 1851)-1888; a file of mortgages involving the Cambrian Mining Company, 1881-1884; and notices of breaches of covenant, 1911. Maps and plans are incorporated or attached to many of the documents.