Moelwyn Quarry

Moelwyn Quarry is a defunct slate quarry located to the south of the village of , . Some initial prospecting was carried out in the 1820s and again in the 1840s, but it was 1860 before a company was formed, and chambers were excavated.
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  • Quarry
  • …is also known as “Moelfryn Quarry”
  • Description: defunct slate quarry in Wales

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Craigysgafn and Llyn Stwlan.
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is a rocky ridge and a top of …
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is a reservoir.
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is a mountain in , northern and forms part of the Moelwynion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tanygrisiau and Croesor.
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is a village and area within… is situated 1½ miles east of Moelwyn Quarry.
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is a small village in , Wales, located… is situated 2 miles west of Moelwyn Quarry.
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is a hamlet in the County of … is situated 2 miles southwest of Moelwyn Quarry.

Moelwyn Quarry

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Latitude
52.97913° or 52° 58′ 45″ north
Longitude
-3.99455° or 3° 59′ 40″ west
Open location code
9C4RX2H4+M5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 372756265
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
Wiki­data ID
Q16934179

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In Other Languages

“Moelwyn Quarry” goes by many names.
  • Welsh: “Chwarel Llechi Moelwyn”

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Highlights include Bwlch Stwlan and Carreg Blaen-Llym.

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