Cambrian


Slate Quarry

Worked from 1854 to 1947

Jan 1st, 2024 from Cambrian by Buddle-Bot

Jan 22nd, 2025 by ilt


Boiler (used as an air tank)
North Wales
Glyn Ceiriog
52.9323616, -3.20802
SJ 1890 3790
Private Land
325m
#1,014

Extensive underground workings. ***

Publications (8)

  • (1993); CATMHS - Newsletter 034-April; 56 pages
  • (2021); CATMHS - Newsletter 144-August; 43 pages
  • Anon; Cambrian Slate Quarry - Accesible Workings; 1 pages
  • Anon; Cambrian Slate Quarry 3; 1 pages
  • Anon; Cmabrian Slate Quarry 1; 1 pages
  • Cristea, Critian (2015); Cmabrian Slate Quarry 2; 2 pages
  • Milner, W.J. (2007); Slates from Glyn Ceiriog; Ceiriog. ISBN: 9781900622110
  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968
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