Hendre ddu Quarry / Mine - help needed!

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Flyingfish
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15 years ago

Hi everyone,

Hope somebody might be able to help? Has anyone any idea if a map of the tunnel layout at Hendre ddu Slate Quarry is available - clutching at straws I know, but interested to see which directions they go and how long they are.

Also, I know it's disused, but who does it belong to?? Questions, questions - hope someone can answer them!!!

:confused:

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simonrl
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15 years ago

There are I think two Hendre Ddu slate quarries... one near Cwm Pennant (Dolbenmaen), one near Aberllefenni.

If it's the Aberllefenni one you're interested in http://www.aditnow.co.uk/album/Hendre-Ddu-Slate-Mine-2-User-Album/ then Thorpey's probably you're man!

Oh, and welcome to the web site :)

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

Flyingfish
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15 years ago

Morning Simonrl,

You work late!!!

Many thanks for the reply - yep, I'm interested in Hendre Ddu in
Dovey Forest (near Aberllerfenni) - have seen the pics from Thorpey - awesome!!

Cheers for getting back to me, it's appreciated.

::)

merddinemrys
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15 years ago

I don't think the tunnels were very long - perhaps only long enough to go into one or two chambers. Have you seen the plans in The Mawddwy, Van and Kerry Railways by Oakwood Press? I can't remember how detailed they were but they did give some indication.

Flyingfish
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15 years ago

Hi Merddinemrys,

Thanks for that info, shall start investigating again - I've been watching a You Tube video of Hendre Ddu and the tunnels look huge and some of the caves seem vast, but that's video for you!?

Keep the info coming, it's much appreciated!!

:thumbsup:

merddinemrys
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15 years ago

If you're visiting the area, treefelling at Minllyn Slate Quarry just up the valley at Dinas Mawddwy has just revealed a lot more of the lower workings there. I haven't been in the lower workings, but the upper workings have a few interesting bits to see.