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Fron-Goch Quarry Slate Splitting Shed

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NPRN411277
Map ReferenceSN69NE
Grid ReferenceSN6638097200
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyMerioneth
CommunityAberdovey
Type Of SiteSLATE PROCESSING WORKS
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
The slate processing shed is shown on OS 1st edition mapping and measures some 33m in length and 11m in breadth. The building is still extant with the chimney for the steam plant which provided power for the machinery inside also still standing at its northeast corner. The walls have areas of breeze block infilling and repair. Building remains in use by a commercial company.

Field visit: 16 June 2010

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, July 2010.