Dinorwig

aka Clogwen y Gigfran, Diffwys, Garet, Hafod Owen, Harriet, Millington, Morgan's, Muriau, Sofia, Turner, Wellington, Hillside Terraces, or Dinorwic


Slate Quarry

Worked from 1787

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Mar 16th, 2025 by BertyBasset


Dinorwig Slate Quarry
North Wales
Llanberis
53.1213074, -4.1009784
SH 5950 6030
Private Land
300m
#1,270

Extensive pit and terraced workings operating across 13 levels. Remains of inclines and buildings.****

Publications (4)

  • (1997); CATMHS - Newsletter 051-October; 20 pages
  • (2021); CATMHS - Newsletter 145-November; 58 pages
  • le Neve Foster, C. (1896); Mines & Quarries Report-North Wales; 57 pages
  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968
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