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Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge

Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge — limestone quarry now a SSSI.

Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge, quarries in South Wales

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Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wikidata describes it as: "limestone quarry now a SSSI". Coordinates: 51.8354°, -3.6850°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge is a quarry that is an important source of geological stratigraphy and of fossils that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Wales.

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Coordinates
51.8354, -3.6850
District
Powys
Parish
Llywel
Postcode
SA9 1GP
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Official site
www.showcaves.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge?
Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA9 1GP), in the parish of Llywel.
Is Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge a listed building?
Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
How do I get to Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SA9 1GP. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.