Clogau Quarry

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Clogau Quarry (also known as the Berwyn Slate Quarry) [1] is a quarry which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located in Denbighshire, Wales. It supports the Llangollen canal, along with the Oernant Quarry. [2] The quarry is used for hearths, worktops, tombstones and billiard tables. [3]

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Description

Clogau Quarry is located on the east side of Moel y Gamelin (also known as the Maesyrychen Mountain). [1] It's situated 1360 feet above sea level. [4]

History

The Clogau Quarry was first established in 1690, [3] making it one of the oldest quarries in Wales. [4] It is believed that the Quarry was never used until the 19th century. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Berwyn Slate Quarry;clogau Slate Quarry (40577)". Coflein. RCAHMW . Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Gwyn, David (6 May 2015). Welsh Slate: Archaeology and History of an Industry. RCAHMW. p. 212. ISBN   978-1-871184-55-6.
  3. 1 2 "Llangollen Museum : mining and quarrying". www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Welsh Slate Berwyn Slate Quarry - StoneContact.com". www.stonecontact.com. Retrieved 27 April 2020.


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