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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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