Abertysswg
1897 - 1969

This pit has had three names during it's lifetime.

Opened in 1897 and originally called Pwll Llaca Pit, the mine was closed when, "it became strike bound"

The McLaren Colliery re-used the shaft before it was renamed to Abertysswg.

Until it was closed in 1969 Abertysswg produced steam coal for the steel industry.

Headgear - Before demolition - no winding ropes
Neville Browning © 2004