Llwyngwern quarry, Former slate quarry in Pantperthog, Wales.
Llwyngwern quarry spreads across the western slope of Mynydd Llwyn-gwern, showing preserved mining buildings and deep pits left from extraction work. The site contains evidence of the tunnels and passages that were dug into the mountain over many years of operation.
Mining started here in 1828 and the operation expanded into a major slate production site over the following decades. Later, the quarry was adapted to serve educational and cultural purposes, helping to preserve the area's industrial heritage.
The site holds meaning as a symbol of Welsh industrial work and community life in the mountains. Walking through it, you can sense how quarrying shaped the region and the daily routines of people who depended on this work.
The site is now part of an education centre and can be reached from the nearby railway station. Wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and some paths have slopes or steps.
Handwritten production records from the 19th century provide details about daily operations and worker earnings at this quarry. These original documents offer a direct window into how the business actually worked from day to day.
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