I wonder if anyone out there can help me with the following questions: Some sixty years ago when we lived in the valley below Precipice Walk on both Dol-y-clochydd Farm and Garygarw (the house at the swing bridge), my brother and I used to roam all over the area. During our rambles we often came across stone ruins of various types. One of these has stuck in my memory all these years as I have been puzzled about its origin. These ruins are located on the bank of the dry river bed, about forty five degrees across from the swing bridge. After crossing the bridge walk directly across the marian (as we used to call it) and cross the dry river bed. Turn up stream and walk approximately 150 to 200 yards. It is there partially obscured by brambles, that there are some low stone walls. From memory one is circular. As kids we were a little scared of this area as we often saw snakes among the ruins. It is highly probable that they were only grass snakes, but we never hung around long enough to find out. I subsequently read in some history papers forwarded to me by my brother that there may have been a smelter in the area and as there is an old copper mine not far away, this may well be the answer. Another point of interest is that old John Williams, the farmer at Dol-y-clochydd used to tell us an old folk yarn, that there was a tunnel from under the big stone fire place in the old barn which connected to the Lake on top of Precipice Walk on General Vaughns estate. There was a lot more to this story which unfortunately I have forgotten, mainly because even at the age of ten I was very cynical. One other thing can you find out if the Grammar School has an Email address as I would like to trace some of my old classmates. One in particular a Kenneth Milburn does I am told return to the area on occasions. Regards, Mike Bowyer Email: Mike Bowyer (mikebowyer@bigpond.com)