Hendre


Slate Quarry
Worked from c1840

Jan 1st, 2024 from GWSI by Buddle-Bot

Nov 23rd, 2025 by BertyBasset



Jul 1983 - Hendre Slate Quarry.
North Wales
Dolwyddelan
53.0417366, -3.9447248
SH 6972 5115
Private Land
190m
#1,315


Pit.

Remains of the site include traces of several buildings. Two distinct wheel pits survive, likely representing different phases of power use. Launder pillars and partial remains of a reservoir—dammed in part by natural rock—are evident behind the site. A unique horse whim circle survives, identifiable by its curved screening wall.



Operated from around 1840, producing the same black slate as Coed Mawr. Early haulage used a horse whim for raising waste. Haulage and pumping were later converted to water power, and subsequently to steam. Output exceeded 600 tons in the early years; by 1882, six men produced 120 tons. Transport relied on carting down the valley.


Publications (1)

  • Richards, Alun John (1991); Gazeteer of the Welsh Slate Industry, A; Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 978-0863811968


Jul 1983 - Hendre Slate Quarry.



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