Quarries · North Wales
Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry
Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry — Slate quarry near Llanllechid, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 6.0 km
About
Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 1780, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area LL57.
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Place summary
Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry is a Georgian quarry located in Llanllechid, North Wales, established in 1780. It is notable for its historical significance in the region's slate industry. The site reflects the industrial heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2024, -4.0516
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanllechid
- Postcode
- LL57 3LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Established
- 1780
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56187254 (CC0)
- commons: Bryn Hafod-y-Wern Slate Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 827451.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry?
- Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3LG), in the parish of Llanllechid.
- When was Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry built?
- Built or established in 1780.
- How do I get to Bryn Hafod-y-Wern quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3LG.