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Goginan is a small village in Ceredigion, about 7 miles outside Aberystwyth on the A44 between Ponterwyd and Capel Bangor. The Afon Melindwr runs through the village, and is a tributary of the Afon Rheidol.

The village originally grew around farms in the area, but increased with the development of local mines.

To the east of the villages lies a Grade II Listed 19th century house thought to be associated with the lead mines in the area; it is probably the Goginan mine manager's house. Cadw Building ID: 9857. [1]

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References

  1. British Listed Buildings website; accessed 21 May 2014.

Coordinates: 52°24′43″N3°55′48″W / 52.412°N 3.930°W / 52.412; -3.930