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The village has a lead mining history and several of the buildings, particularly in the Wern-y-Gaer area of the modern village are more than three hundred years old. The Celtic hill fort of Moel-y-Gaer is above the village, which dates back to pre-Roman times.
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There are extensive natural and man-made tunnels, caves and caverns under the village. This is because it has been a mining centre from pre-Roman times, as well as having an interesting subterranean structure. These features are documented in various books by Cris Ebbs and have been explored by the Grosvenor Caving Club. There is an underground lake under Rhosesmor, which is believed to be the largest in Europe. The Milwr Tunnel passes nearby.
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Coordinates: 53.20773° N 3.17831° W
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