Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures
Post Medieval/Modern · Engine House

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN208
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Engine House
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures is a post-medieval and modern industrial site in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site comprises quarrying installations and engine house structures dating from the post-medieval period through to modern times, reflecting the industrial exploitation of slate or stone resources in the region. The engine house and associated machinery installations represent the technological development of Welsh quarrying operations during the Industrial Revolution and subsequent periods. The structures and landscape modifications at the site document the evolution of extractive industry practices in north Wales and the infrastructure required to support commercial quarrying operations.

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures?

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures is a post-medieval and modern industrial site in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN208.

What period does Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures date from?

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a engine house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures?

Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures 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 CN208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry, Blondins and Associated Structures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, South (6.5 km), Hut Circle Settlement Above Gilfach (7 km), Cwm Llefrith cairn (7.9 km).

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