Quarries · South Wales
Gelligaer quarry
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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
- Free entry
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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Official information
Gelligaer Quarry is operated by Heidelberg Materials Aggregates, specializing in the production and distribution of various aggregates such as crushed rock, sand, and gravel. The quarry supplies materials for construction purposes, including concrete production and brick manufacturing.
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
- Phone
- 0144 341 3398
- 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.
- What is Gelligaer quarry?
- Gelligaer quarry — Sandstone quarry on the Gelligaer Common in the village of Gelligaer, in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gelligaer quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Bargoed, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF46 6TA.
- 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.