Quarries · Mid Wales
Tonfanau quarry
Tonfanau quarry — Stone quarry near the village of Tonfanau, near Towyn, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tonfanau · 1.1 km
About
Tonfanau quarry is a place of interest in Mid Wales. Built or established in 1892, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tonfanau, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area LL36.
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Place summary
Tonfanau quarry is a Victorian-era quarry located in Llangelynnin, Mid Wales. Established in 1892, it has played a significant role in the local industry. The site reflects the historical importance of quarrying in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6101, -4.1091
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llangelynnin
- Postcode
- LL36 9LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1892
- Nearest railway station
- Tonfanau — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88454949 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tonfanau quarry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tonfanau Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 148812.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tonfanau quarry?
- Tonfanau quarry is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9LP), in the parish of Llangelynnin.
- When was Tonfanau quarry built?
- Built or established in 1892.
- How do I get to Tonfanau quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Tonfanau, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9LP.