Scheduled MonumentsWalesVivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures
Post Medieval/Modern · Quarry

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN198
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Quarry
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia and associated structures is a post-medieval and modern industrial quarry complex located in Conwy, Wales. The site represents the substantial remains of slate extraction operations dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a period when Welsh slate quarrying became a dominant industry. The quarry incorporates inclined tramway systems and other mechanical infrastructure typical of large-scale slate production, reflecting the technological developments employed to extract and transport slate from the workings. The structures and landscape features preserved at the site document the industrial heritage of slate quarrying in North Wales, a sector that brought significant economic importance to the region during the industrial period.

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN198. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures?

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia and associated structures is a post-medieval and modern industrial quarry complex located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN198.

What period does Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures date from?

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a quarry. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures?

Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & 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 CN198.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Brwynog Deserted Rural Settlement (3.9 km), Ystrad Rural Settlement (5.4 km), Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw (6.3 km).

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