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Llwyngwern quarry, Former slate quarry in Pantperthog, Wales.

The Llwyngwern quarry stretches across the western slope of Mynydd Llwyn-gwern, featuring multiple preserved mining structures and deep excavation pits.

Starting operations in 1828, the quarry reached its production peak in 1902 with an output of 2,087 tons of slate products from its extensive tunnel system.

The site represents Welsh industrial heritage, with 52 percent of the current local population maintaining the Welsh language in daily communication.

The quarry facilities now serve as part of the Centre for Alternative Technology, accessible from Machynlleth railway station located 2.1 miles away.

Monthly production records from 1868 to 1888 by estate agent O. J. Hughes document detailed financial performance and operational statistics of the quarry.

Location: Wales

Location: Montgomeryshire

Location: Powys

Inception: 1828

GPS coordinates: 52.62350,-3.84043

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:21

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