Gorseddau


Slate Quarry
Worked from early 19C

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot


Gorseddau - cantilivered tip retaining wall
North Wales
Cwm Ystradllyn
52.98598, -4.1271791
SH 5730 4530
Private Land
280m
#1,471

Four terrace development, mill at Nant-y-Pandy.****

Publications (6)

  • (1994); CATMHS - Newsletter 039-July; 37 pages
  • (2001); CATMHS - Newsletter 065-October; 30 pages
  • (2010); CATMHS - Newsletter 100-August; 36 pages
  • (2013); CATMHS - Newsletter 112-August; 37 pages
  • NMRS; British Mining 78 - Memoirs 2005; pp.113
  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968
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