Pen yr Henblas Quarry 2
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Pen yr Henblas Quarry 2
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 16 Sep 2017
The disused quarry that exploited the Pentre Chert Formation (see Image). It is recorded that the chert, a compact, sometimes glassy rock comprising microcrystalline silica, was exploited for use in the ceramics industry as an additive in the bodies for porcelain and bone china.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.246932
Longitude
-3.213554