Quarries · North Wales
Rhos quarry
In or near Capel Garmon.
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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Hostels · 1.6 km
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Plas y Brenin
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St Juliatta's Church
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Capel Curig War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Caer Llugwy Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhos quarry?
- Rhos quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL24 0ED), in the parish of Capel Curig.
- What is Rhos quarry?
- Rhos quarry — Slate quarry near Pont Cyfyng, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rhos quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Pont-y-Pant, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL24 0ED.
- How do I get to Rhos quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Pont-y-Pant, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL24 0ED.