Mwyngloddfa Castell is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales. The two special features are metal tolerant (Metallophyte) Lichens and mineral veins exposed in mines and tunnels. [1]
A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Great Britain or an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) in the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland is a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man. SSSI/ASSIs are the basic building block of site-based nature conservation legislation and most other legal nature/geological conservation designations in the United Kingdom are based upon them, including national nature reserves, Ramsar sites, Special Protection Areas, and Special Areas of Conservation. The acronym "SSSI" is often pronounced "triple-S I".
Ceredigion is a principal area of Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. During the second half of the first millennium Ceredigion was a minor kingdom. It has been administered as a county since 1282. Welsh is spoken by more than half the population. Ceredigion is considered to be a centre of Welsh culture. The county is mainly rural with over 50 miles (80 km) of coastline and a mountainous hinterland. The numerous sandy beaches and the long-distance Ceredigion Coast Path provide excellent views of Cardigan Bay.
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.
Banc Llety-spence is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Borth – Clarach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Bryn Bras is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Cae Ty-hen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Caeau Ardwyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Caeau Crug Bychan, Ty Gwyn a Llwyn Ysgaw is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Cae'r Meirch is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Coedydd a Chorsydd Aber Teifi is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Comin Esgairmaen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Cwmsymlog is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, in the west of Wales. This site lost much of its importance when the mining in the area declined and finally came to an end in 1901.
Gro Ystwyth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales. It encompasses the Grogwynion Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Mwyngloddfa Brynyrafr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Mwyngloddfa Cwmbrwyno is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Mwyngloddfa Cwmystwyth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Mwyngloddfa Llechweddhelyg is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Mwyngloddfa Llety Ifan Hen is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Mwyngloddfa Nant-y-cagl is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Pencarreg-gopa a Moel Hyrddod is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ceredigion, west Wales.
Trefeurig is a community in Mid and West Wales, situated around 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Aberystwyth. It is a site of particular prehistoric, Roman, and Iron Age interest, and has a long history as a mining area. In 2011 the local population was estimated at around 1,771 people.
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