I haven't come across much background information at all about Croesor slate quarry, beyond what has been discussed in great detail about the CRTT. (I have only limited interest in the CRTT as such, as it is way beyond my capabilities but would like to know a little more about the quarry itself)


I am very interested in the industrial archeological aspect of Croesor, as I am with other slate quarries in the area and would like to find out what notable features it may have, together with any additional info about artifacts that have been found there. (think, I read somewhere that it has, or had some interesting bridges)

I know a bit more about the Rhosydd side having been in there a little way via the no 9 adit and also have the Rhosydd book which is very informative from the point of view of history and artifacts etc. (interesting mechanisms for operating the inclines for example)

Any academic info on Croesor along the lines of what is currently available on Rhosydd or Cwmorthin would be very welcome.

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There are books available (well occasionally available s/h) on both Rhosydd and Cwmorthin. There is also a booklet (still in print I believe) about Conglog.

Yes, I have seen these books, next to Isherwood's famous book on Cwmorthin of which there has been much mention recently, "Rhosydd Slate Quarry" by Lewis and Denton is also noteworthy. :smartass:

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There's a fair few discussions on here about Croesor and as JnC says, there is indeed a Rhosydd book.

If I ever get a day off, I'll set up a trip to Croesor and Rhosydd (perhaps when the days get a bit longer) which could include some of the less frequently seen bits.

Croesor was particularly interesting thanks to its manager, Moses Kellow, who was remarkably innovative.

Slightly off topic, I happened across someone who appeared to be Moses Kellow's father whilst looking for something else earlie: am I mistaken in thinking he published an early book on the Welsh slate industry (1865 ish)?

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