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Clogau Quarry

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SSSI site in Clwyd, Wales, UK Not to be confused with Clogau Gold Mine.

Clogau Quarry; 2022

Clogau Quarry (also known as the Berwyn Slate Quarry) 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. The quarry is used for hearths, worktops, tombstones and billiard tables.

Description

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

History

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

References

  1. ^ "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. ^ "Llangollen Museum : mining and quarrying". www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Welsh Slate Berwyn Slate Quarry - StoneContact.com". www.stonecontact.com. Retrieved 27 April 2020.


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