Foel Rudd


Slate Quarry

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Jan 10th, 2025 by ilt



North Wales
Penmachno
52.9895897, -3.8524649
SH 7575 4519
Private Land
464m
#1,362


Several shallow pits are the only evidence of quarrying at the site.



Shown on 1st Series Ordnance Survey maps as “old quarries” so out of use before the mid 1800s. Surface working only. A single building outline was shown at that time, most probably a general purpose shed.



Open.


Publications (1)

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





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