Quarries · North Wales
Foel-Gron mine
Foel-Gron mine — Slate mine near Llan Ffestiniog, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 5.4 km
About
Foel-Gron mine is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate mine near Llan Ffestiniog, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.9685°, -3.8705°.
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Place summary
Foel-Gron mine is a historic quarry located in North Wales. It is notable for its contribution to the region's mining heritage. The site reflects the industrial activity that characterised the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9685, -3.8705
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88383302 (CC0)
- commons: Carreg y Foel-gron - geograph.org.uk - 377181.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Craig y Garreg-lwyd
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foel-Gron mine?
- Foel-Gron mine is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Foel-Gron mine?
- Foel-Gron mine — Slate mine near Llan Ffestiniog, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foel-Gron mine?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 5.4 km away. Its coordinates are 52.9685°, -3.8705°.
- How do I get to Foel-Gron mine?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 5.4 km away.