Quarries · North Wales
Arenig quarry
Arenig quarry — slate quarry near Capel Celyn, Gwynedd (formerly Merionethshire), Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Arenig quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "slate quarry near Capel Celyn, Gwynedd (formerly Merionethshire), Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.9365°, -3.7425°.
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Place summary
Arenig quarry is a historic quarry located in North Wales, within the parish of Llanycil. This site is significant for its geological features and historical importance in the region's quarrying industry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9365, -3.7425
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanycil
- Postcode
- LL23 7PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikidata: Q88380240 (CC0)
- commons: Arenig quarry - geograph.org.uk - 1325063.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arenig quarry?
- Arenig quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7PA), in the parish of Llanycil.
- What is Arenig quarry?
- Arenig quarry — slate quarry near Capel Celyn, Gwynedd (formerly Merionethshire), Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arenig quarry?
- Drivers can use postcode LL23 7PA.
- How do I get to Arenig quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7PA. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.