⛏ Bryn Eglwys quarry

United Kingdom · Europe · 52.63°N, 3.93°W

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Bryn Eglwys quarry
Bryn Eglwys quarry was a slate quarry and mine near Abergynolwyn, in Merionethshire, Wales. More than 300 men worked at the site, making it the principal employer in the area. Two veins of slate, known as the Broad Vein and the Narrow Vein, were worked. The geology continues eastwards towards Corris and Dinas Mawddwy, and westwards towards Tywyn. It was one of many quarries that worked these veins.

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CountryUnited Kingdom
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)52.63°N, 3.93°W · view on map

Bryn Eglwys quarry is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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