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๐Ÿ”๏ธ The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales
Industrial slate quarrying region in Gwynedd, Wales, 18thโ€“20th centuries


๐Ÿ• 4 min read ยท Updated 8 May 2026 at 08:08

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Gwynedd, northwest Wales, United Kingdom
  • Primary site: Dinorwig Slate Quarry near Llanberis
  • Operational period: Early 19th century to late 20th century
  • UNESCO inscription: 2021

The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is an industrial heritage region in Gwynedd that preserves one of the ...

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