Quarries · North Wales
Rhos quarry
Rhos quarry — Slate quarry near Pont Cyfyng, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pont-y-Pant · 3.7 km
About
Rhos quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate quarry near Pont Cyfyng, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.0891°, -3.9001°.
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Place summary
Rhos Quarry is a disused slate quarry located in Capel Curig, North Wales. It is primarily noted for its historical significance in slate production, characteristic of the region's industrial heritage. The site exemplifies the extensive quarrying activities that shaped the local landscape and economy.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0891, -3.9001
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Capel Curig
- Postcode
- LL24 0ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Pont-y-Pant — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88778232 (CC0)
- commons: Quarry, low on Moel Siabod - geograph.org.uk - 1037566.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhos quarry?
- Rhos quarry is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.0891°, -3.9001°. The nearest railway station is Pont-y-Pant, around 3.7 km away.