Princess


Slate Quarry
Worked from 1880s?

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Nov 18th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Princess Quarry Pit
North Wales
Cwm Pennant
53.0234337, -4.1594195
SH 5526 4953
Open Access
305m
#1,458


Small hillside working with attempt at underground operation.**

Ruins of dressing sheds and ancillary buildings remain on the site. A lower-level adit exists, apparently a trial only. The track down to Prince of Wales quarry is still visible.



This small, remote hillside quarry was active in the 1880s. It possibly attempted some underground working, though this was mainly exploratory. The quarry operated as a subsidiary of Prince of Wales, with slate sawing done at the main mill.


Publications (1)

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


Drainage aditPrincess Quarry Pit



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