Abercwmeiddaw quarry
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The Abercwmeiddaw quarry was a slate quarry that operated between the 1840s[1] and 1938.[2] It was located at Corris Uchaf about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Machynlleth, in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The quarry was connected to the Corris Railway via the Upper Corris Tramway which carried its products to the Cambrian Railways at Machynlleth for distribution.[3]
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Location in Gwynedd | |
Location | near Corris Uchaf |
County | Merioneth |
Country | Wales, UK |
Coordinates | 52.6632°N 3.8453°W / 52.6632; -3.8453 grid reference SH6770445603 |
Production | |
Products | Slate |
Type | Quarry |
History | |
Opened | 1840s |
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Closed | 1938 (1938) |
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