The Cilgwyn Quarry, the oldest in Wales, was one of the most important producers of slate in the 18th century. The quarry was on Crown land, and the quarrymen did not have to pay a royalty …

Six areas in Gwynedd make up the UNESCO World Heritage Wales Slate site. These six unique communities helped roof the world and are now creating a vibrant future in the shadow of the …

People have been quarrying slate in north Wales for over 1,800 years. Slates were used to build parts of the Roman fort in Segontium in Caernarfon, and in Edward I's castle at Conwy. But it …

2018年11月28日 · Instead of soft green flanks, the mountain’s slate bones are exposed in a series of square-cut quarried galleries that reach almost to its summit. The landscape is now …

Instead of soft green flanks, the mountain's slate bones are exposed in a series of square-cut quarried galleries that reach almost to its summit. The landscape is now being reclaimed by …

2024年1月30日 · Nantlle, a few miles to the west of Snowdon and south of Caernarfon, is home to Cilgwyn quarry, one of the oldest known Welsh slate quarries, possibly dating back to the 12 …

Both quarries – Gorseddau and Bwlch y Ddwy Elor (the latter called rather grandly “Prince of Wales” by its owners) – are good examples of how slate quarries were developed in the mid …

Communities which developed around quarrying areas were, and remain, Welsh language strongholds. What makes this UNESCO Designation special? The Slate Landscape of …

The website contains photographs of the industry in North America; general information about the museum; interviews with former quarrymen who emigrated from Wales to North America; and …

2023年4月19日 · Visitors to Dinorwic Quarry can explore the abandoned quarry buildings, walk along the old tramways and pathways, take in the panoramic views of Snowdonia, and learn …