Capel Hendre 592107.
This was a short-lived anthracite slant that was opened by the National Coal Board in 1962 and started production in October 1963. In 1965 it employed 133 men.
It was merged with Cwmgwili Colliery on the 4th of April 1968 and became Cwmgwili North.
Information supplied by Ray Lawrence and used here with his permission.
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