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Memorials & monuments · North Wales

memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869

In or near Deiniolen.

Free admission

memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Flooded land behind Y Fricsan - geograph.org.uk - 1595124

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Penllyn · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 is a memorial located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The memorial to the nitroglycerine explosion on 30 June 1869 is located in North Wales. It commemorates a significant industrial incident related to the use of nitroglycerine in explosives. The memorial serves as a reminder of the risks associated with early explosive technology.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1392, -4.1627
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanrug
Postcode
LL55 4DP
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Penllyn0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869?
memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4DP), in the parish of Llanrug.
What is memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869?
memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869?
The nearest railway station is Penllyn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4DP.
Is memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 free to visit?
Yes, memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869 is free to enter.
How do I get to memorial to nitroglycerine explosion 30 Jun 1869?
The nearest railway station is Penllyn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4DP.