Moel-y-Faen Quarry ( disused)
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quarry, closed
The Moel y Faen Quarry
Opened around 1700, a map from 1868 shows the Moel y Faen Quarry belonging to the Wynnstay Estate. Producing mainly roofing slates the quarry employed over 600 men at the height of its activity in 1871. On the right are shown quarry workers at the Moel y Faen quarry in 1923. By 1931 the number had dwindled to 126, but the quarry continued to operate for another 20 years.
www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk/english/History/mining.htm
Opened around 1700, a map from 1868 shows the Moel y Faen Quarry belonging to the Wynnstay Estate. Producing mainly roofing slates the quarry employed over 600 men at the height of its activity in 1871. On the right are shown quarry workers at the Moel y Faen quarry in 1923. By 1931 the number had dwindled to 126, but the quarry continued to operate for another 20 years.
www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk/english/History/mining.htm
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Coordinates: 53°1'23"N 3°12'59"W
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