Quarries · South Wales
Tyrch quarry
Tyrch quarry — Slate quarry near Penclegyr, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Tyrch quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: National Monuments of Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate quarry near Penclegyr, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.9496°, -5.1922°.
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Place summary
Tyrch quarry is a historic site located in Llanrhian, South Wales, designated as a National Monument of Wales. The quarry reflects the region's industrial heritage and is significant for its geological features and historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9496, -5.1922
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Llanrhian
- Postcode
- SA62 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
Sources
- wikidata: Q96463783 (CC0)
- commons: Tyrch slate quarry - geograph.org.uk - 1026524.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tyrch quarry?
- Tyrch quarry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA62 5BN), in the parish of Llanrhian.
- Is Tyrch quarry a listed building?
- Tyrch quarry is officially recognised as National Monuments of Wales listed.
- How do I get to Tyrch quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA62 5BN. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.