Cambrian


Slate Quarry
Worked from 19C

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Nov 20th, 2025 by BertyBasset



Cambrian Slate Quarry
North Wales
Llanberis
53.1205368, -4.1442809
SH 5660 6030
Open Access
180m
#1,254


Working with collapsed tunnels.*

Several pits are still visible across the landscape, alongside collapsed tunnel systems. A network of tramway formations crisscrosses the terrain, accompanied by rubbish runs. The ruins of small ancillary buildings are scattered throughout the site, and the foundations of what may have constituted a small steam-powered mill can still be identified among the remains.



This slate working began its operations from the mid-nineteenth century, initially functioning alongside the Goodmans concern. The two businesses were subsequently brought together in 1878 when they amalgamated with Cefn Du. A tramway system was constructed to connect the various workings to the Ffridd incline. The quarry maintained a steady output of approximately one thousand tons per year, with one of the pits becoming particularly distinguished for its production of red slate.


Publications (5)

  • Gwyn, David, (2015); Welsh Slate: archaeology and history of an industry; Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales; 9781871184518
  • Lindsay, Jean (1974); History of the North Wales Slate Industry; David & Charles; pp.313; ISBN 0-71536-264-X
  • Richards, Alun J. (2013); Slate Quarrying in Wales; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch; ISBN 1-84527-026-6
  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968
  • Richards, Alun John, (1999); The Slate Regions of North and Mid Wales and their Railways; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch; 0863815623


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