Bryn Eglwys, Slate quarry in Abergynolwyn, Wales
The quarry extends through two main veins of slate, the Broad Vein and Narrow Vein, reaching depths of 350 meters underground.
The Aberdovey Slate Company invested £160,000 in 1863 to expand the quarry operations and construct houses for the workforce.
The quarry employed over 300 local men, establishing itself as the main source of employment for families in the Abergynolwyn region.
The Talyllyn Railway connected the quarry to Tywyn from 1866 to 1948, enabling efficient transportation of slate to the main railway line.
Following its closure in 1946, the quarry structures were removed and the land transformed into forestry plantations.
GPS coordinates: 52.63330,-3.93139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:40
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