Quarries · South Wales
Gelligaer quarry
Gelligaer quarry — Sandstone quarry on the Gelligaer Common in the village of Gelligaer, in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bargoed · 3.6 km
About
Gelligaer quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Owned by Heidelberg Materials UK. Address: CF46 6TA. Wikidata describes it as: "Sandstone quarry on the Gelligaer Common in the village of Gelligaer, in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6879°, -3.2821°.
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Place summary
Gelligaer Quarry is a working quarry located in Bedlinog, South Wales, postcode CF46. It is owned by Heidelberg Materials UK. The site is notable for its industrial significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6879, -3.2821
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Bedlinog
- Postcode
- CF46 6TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Bargoed — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.hanson.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q89504001 (CC0)
- commons: Gelligaer Quarry (geograph 5091871).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gelligaer quarry?
- Gelligaer quarry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF46 6TA), in the parish of Bedlinog.
- Who owns Gelligaer quarry?
- Gelligaer quarry is owned by Heidelberg Materials UK.
- How do I get to Gelligaer quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Bargoed, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF46 6TA.