Replacement plan for historic relic to be destroyed by Penrhyn slate quarry expansion
The Gwynedd structure lies in a six-acre site already earmarked for the “lateral expansion” of one of the world’s oldest ...
Anger over 'Insta-trashing' of World Heritage quarry amid fears it could close
“It’s the place that inspired my love of slate quarries and photography and I ... there’s more litter than ever, with severe ...
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'Amazing' frozen-in time world of abandoned buildings, railways and surreal gnomes in Eryri lake
But it’s below the surface where the real magic lies. Since the Gwynedd slate quarry closed in 1960, rain and underwater springs have filled it 19 metres deep, trapping in time old buildings and ...
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Vivian Quarry, slate climbing in North Wales
Vivian Quarry is perhaps the most popular slate crag in Wales due to its proximity to Llanberis and the vast selection of routes of all shapes and sizes. For many climbers Vivian Quarry acts as the ...