Scheduled MonumentsWalesDinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing
Post Medieval/Modern · Wheelhouse

Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN163
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Wheelhouse
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing at Dinorwic Quarry is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial complex in Conwy, Wales, representing the technological infrastructure of large-scale slate extraction operations. The site comprises multiple structures associated with mechanical power generation and transport systems essential to quarry operations, including a substantial waterwheel installation that harnessed water power to drive the winding machinery. These structures date from the industrial development period of the Dinorwic Quarry, one of Wales's most significant slate quarries, and reflect the engineering solutions required to manage the extraction and movement of slate from the quarry floor. The complex is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (CN163) in recognition of its importance to understanding Post Medieval and Modern industrial heritage in Wales.

Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN163. View the official record →

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What is Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing?

Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing at Dinorwic Quarry is a Post Medieval and Modern industrial complex in Conwy, Wales, representing the technological infrastructure of large-scale slate extraction operations. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN163.

What period does Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing date from?

Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a wheelhouse. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing?

Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CN163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Brwynog Deserted Rural Settlement (3.5 km), Ystrad Rural Settlement (4.9 km), Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw (6 km).

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