Dolaucothi Gold Mines
CountryUK (Wales)
RegionCarmarthenshire
Year Opened74 AD
Size/DepthVariable
MineralGold
About Dolaucothi Gold Mines
The only known Roman gold mine in Britain. Used hydraulic mining with aqueducts. The only source of Welsh gold. Produced gold for Roman coins. Now owned by the National Trust.
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