Quarries · North Wales
Carreg-y-Llam quarry
Carreg-y-Llam quarry — Disused granite quarry near Pistyll, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli · 9.6 km
About
Carreg-y-Llam quarry is a place of interest in North Wales. Officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 9.6 km away. Postcode area LL53.
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Place summary
Carreg-y-Llam quarry is located in North Wales, within the parish of Pistyll. It is designated as a National Monument of Wales, highlighting its historical significance and contribution to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9660, -4.4786
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Pistyll
- Postcode
- LL53 6LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88382255 (CC0)
- commons: This is the actual Penrhyn Glas or what's left of it after a century of quarrying - geograph.org.uk - 715582.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carreg-y-Llam quarry?
- Carreg-y-Llam quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL53 6LY), in the parish of Pistyll.
- Is Carreg-y-Llam quarry a listed building?
- Carreg-y-Llam quarry is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- How do I get to Carreg-y-Llam quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL53 6LY. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.