In 1913, how many coal mines operated in Wales?

In 1913, how many coal mines operated in Wales?

• A. 320
• B. 600
• C. 450
• D. 485

Answer: (D)

Think about the scale of Wales’s coal industry just before World War I. By 1913 there were a large number of pits spread across the Welsh coalfields, with many small operations alongside the bigger mines. The historical records for that year show 485 mines operating in Wales, reflecting how extensive the industry had become in that period. This figure matches the known pattern of a very active, widely distributed mining sector, more than a few hundred but not reaching six hundred. So, the correct count is 485.

Think about the scale of Wales’s coal industry just before World War I. By 1913 there were a large number of pits spread across the Welsh coalfields, with many small operations alongside the bigger mines. The historical records for that year show 485 mines operating in Wales, reflecting how extensive the industry had become in that period. This figure matches the known pattern of a very active, widely distributed mining sector, more than a few hundred but not reaching six hundred. So, the correct count is 485.