Chwarel Fron Quarry
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Chwarel Fron Quarry
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 8 Sep 2006
This photograph taken from the road shows the Chwarel Fron Pit. This was worked from the mid-19th century until the 1950s. In its hey-day the quarry employed up to 100 men. The quarry is now owned by Hogan Brothers, who work the tips to provide hard core for road building.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.070607
Longitude
-4.219423