Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth

Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.

Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth is located in Wales
Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth
Location within Wales
LocationCeredigion
Grid referenceSN8031174578
Coordinates52°21′22″N 3°45′32″W / 52.356156°N 3.7588762°W / 52.356156; -3.7588762
InterestBiological / Geology
Area14.11 ha
Notification9 October 2000

It comprises old mine workings located in the upper Ystwyth valley at Cwmystwyth. It is of special interest for its minerals and for the plant communities that have developed on the metal-rich spoil tips, associated rock outcrops and ruined buildings. These habitats support a great variety of lichens, including a number of rare species, which are typically only found associated with heavy-metal-rich sites.[1]

The mine workings are also important for hibernating bats.

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)