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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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