Ogmore Fach
This was a small level that worked the Glynogwr seam which had a section of:
- coal 27 inches.
- dirt 6 inches.
- coal 12 inches.
- dirt 6 inches.
- coal 9 inches.
- dirt 12 inches.
- coal 12 inches.
In 1923 it was owned by the Craiglas Colliery Company and employed four men with Idris Thomas as the manager. Martin Price was the manager in 1927 and it then employed 400 men.
This information has been provided by Ray Lawrence, from books he has written, which contain much more information, including many photographs, maps and plans. Please contact him at welshminingbooks@gmail.com for availability.
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