Quarries · North Wales
Moelfaban quarry
Moelfaban quarry — Slate quarry near Rachub, in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 6.5 km
About
Moelfaban quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate quarry near Rachub, in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.1903°, -4.0541°.
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Place summary
Moelfaban quarry is located in Bethesda, North Wales. This site is noted for its historical significance in the local slate industry. It played a role in the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1903, -4.0541
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bethesda
- Postcode
- LL57 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20588825 (CC0)
- commons: Tramway formation and slate waste tip at Moel Faban Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 431383.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moelfaban quarry?
- Moelfaban quarry is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.1903°, -4.0541°. The nearest railway station is Bangor, around 6.5 km away.