Scheduled MonumentsWalesSlate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn
Post Medieval/Modern · Wall

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN297
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Wall
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn is a post-medieval and modern industrial wall located in Conwy, Wales. The structure dates to the period of intensive slate quarrying development in the region, reflecting the expansion of the slate industry that transformed North Wales from the eighteenth century onwards. The wall forms part of the industrial infrastructure associated with slate working and processing at Felin Fawr, serving functional purposes within the quarry or mill operations. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CN297, the structure is recognised as a significant physical remnant of Wales's slate heritage and the industrial archaeology of the Penrhyn area.

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn?

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn is a post-medieval and modern industrial wall located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN297.

What period does Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn date from?

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a wall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn?

Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn 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 CN297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Fach cairn (5.7 km), Dinorwic Quarry (6.2 km), Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures (6.4 km).

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