Llanymynech quarry - drum house at the top of the English incline

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The photograph on this page of Llanymynech quarry - drum house at the top of the English incline by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.

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Llanymynech quarry - drum house at the top of the English incline

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 19 Apr 2026

The quarry was operated by two companies and was served by two inclines to match - one English and one Welsh. The Welsh drum house is derelict and overgrown but the English one has been restored with a replica drum.

Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

Image Location

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Latitude
52.78787
Longitude
-3.088782