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    Waterwheel, Gilfach Ddu Workshops, Dinorwic Slate Quarry; National Slate Museum

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    NPRN33618
    Map ReferenceSH56SE
    Grid ReferenceSH5852960219
    Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
    Old CountyCaernarfonshire
    CommunityLlanddeiniolen
    Type Of SiteWATER WHEEL
    PeriodPost Medieval
    Description
    1. Water wheel.
    2. Large overshot waterwheel, assembled 1870, providing power for Dinorwic Quarry workshops (Nprn40559), augmented/superceded by Pelton wheel in 1925 (Nprn33613).
    (source: Rees 1975 (DOE Guidebook), 26-9)
    J.Wiles 18.06.04