A series of slate quarries stretching for c.1.5km east of Cilgerran Castle and along the south bank of the river Teifi. The quarries are depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey of 1889 and include the Castle Quarries (NPRN 406127) and Plain and Cefn quarries. At this date some quarries were operational and other were disused. Slate was transported from these quarries by boat along the Teifi to Cardigan for onward transhipment. A wharf is located adjacent to the quarries (NPRN 420659).

Louise Barker, RCAHMW, 3rd December 2014

Source:
Gwyn, D. 2015. Welsh Slate. Archaeology and History of an Industry. RCAHMW