Cwt y Bugail quarry

The Cwt y Bugail quarry is a former slate quarry located east of Blaenau Ffestiniog in Wales. It was first worked as a trial pit around 1840. Continuous production began in 1863 and continued until closure in 1961. The quarry was connected to the Ffestiniog Railway at Duffws Station via the Rhiwbach Tramway.

Cwt y Bugail quarry
The top of a chamber in the south pit (centre), with the adit linking the north and south pits (upper right)
Location
Cwt y Bugtail quarry
Location in Gwynedd
Locationnear Blaenau Ffestiniog
CountyGwynedd
CountryWales, UK
Coordinates53.0033°N 3.88903°W / 53.0033; -3.88903
grid reference SH7325446812
Production
ProductsSlate
TypeQuarry
History
Opened1863
Closed1961
Owner
CompanyWelsh Slate Ltd.
Websitewww.welshslate.com
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