Rhiw Goch


Slate Quarry
Worked from 1847 to WW2

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Nov 20th, 2025 by BertyBasset



North Wales
Rhewl
52.9985504, -3.239656
SJ 1690 4530
Private Land
275m
#1,766


Slab quarry, various buildings.**

The formation of the hand-wound incline is barely visible, although several substantial mill and service buildings survive



Opened in 1847 to produce slate slabs, but poor rock quality and difficult access hampered its success. Substantial new buildings were added in the 1890s, and after a period of closure the site reopened, employing about 34 men in the early 20th century. It remained in operation until the Second World War, by which time the workforce had dwindled to around five men and annual output had fallen below 100 tons. Power on site came from a 12‑horsepower steam engine that drove two saws and two planers.


Publications (1)

  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968





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