Blaen y Cwm Quarry, Disused slate quarry in Gwynedd, Wales.
Description
Blaen y Cwm Quarry features extensive excavated areas with steep rock faces, spoil heaps, and remnants of processing buildings that characterize this former slate extraction site.
History
Operating between 1813 and 1914, this quarry supplied slate for construction across Wales and was connected to the Ffestiniog Railway via the Rhiwbach Tramway system.
Culture
Local stories recall the hard work of quarry workers who endured long shifts extracting slate, their efforts significantly shaping employment patterns in surrounding communities.
Practical
Visitors can access the site via former tramway routes and gravel paths, though sturdy footwear is recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces and steep terrain.
Did you know?
The quarry featured a powered incline with haulage engine connecting internal workings to the Rhiwbach Tramway, a rare engineering solution for Welsh slate quarries.
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