Glyn Valley Tramway Station, Glyn Ceiriog

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NPRN405894
Map ReferenceSJ23NW
Grid ReferenceSJ2027637791
Unitary (Local) AuthorityWrexham
Old CountyDenbighshire
CommunityLlansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog
Type Of SiteTRAMWAY STATION
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
The Glyn Valley Tramway (nprn 309457) was a narrow gauge railway constructed in 1872-3 to transport slate and granite from the Glyn Ceiriog quarries to the Shropshire Union Canal at Chirk. It took passengers from 1874, and was operated by gravity and horses until 1888 when it was converted to steam. The line closed in 1933 to passengers and in 1935 to freight, due to competition from road transport.

Source: Cadw Listed Buildings. ALH 30/01/2012