Penmaen West Quarry Inclines
Guarding the incline...
| Date | 28 April 2012 | ||
| Location | Penmaenmawr | SH 69331 75442; 53.25982°N, 3.96037°W | |
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These photographs were taken on the inclines rising from the tramway hugging the side of Penmaen Mawr headland up to the levels of the disused Penmaen West quarry, part of the Penmaenmawr Granite Quarries complex. Brundrits and Whiteway started quarrying for granite on the western side of Penmaenmawr mountain in the 1830s and in 1911 merged with Darbishires Ltd, owners of the quarries on the eastern side of the mountain, to form the Penmaenmawr and Welsh Granite Company. In 1963 the latter became part of the Bath and Portland Stones Firms Ltd. Next to own the quarry complex was Kingston Minerals Ltd, followed in the 1980s by the Amalgamated Roadstone Corporation. The current proprietor is Hanson Aggregates, who suspended quarrying operations in the hitherto active areas of the site in 2008. |
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Over the top... Looking down one of the inclines
Dust pan
Fireplace, abandoned building next to winding drum
Sea view
Looking through an incline arch to one of the levels
Incline arch and winding drum
Superb photos, as always. That incline at the crimp is so severe, almost like Rhosydd! What a view from that window, too.
Iain Robinson
May 1, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Thanks Iain. The gradient did increase a bit towards the top!
Graham Stephen
May 3, 2012 at 9:30 pm
This looks like an interesting quarry, one I’ve not seen much of before. You’ve captured some interesting aspects to it here Graham.
andy
May 1, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I have passed it on the A55 many times, but have only recently explored it. I think you would like it there.
Graham Stephen
May 3, 2012 at 9:32 pm
That skull and horns is a great find! These photos are very evocative. I love how you tell a story using wide shots to give a sense of place, then close ups to make it more intimate.
Dezra Despain
May 3, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Dezra. It is another abandoned place with a wonderful atmosphere.
Graham Stephen
May 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm
They all capture such a sense of abandonment and absence. When work ceases, the remains feel all the more empty and alone.
weisserwatercolours
May 7, 2012 at 12:16 am