Llechwedd quarry is a major slate quarry in the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, north Wales. At its peak in 1884 it produced 23,788 tons of finished slate per year and had 513 employees. It continues to produce slate on a limited scale. It also the site of Zip World offering zip line experiences as well as tours of the mine tunnels. It also has views towards the neighbouring Ffestiniog Quarry. Slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog was exported across the British Empire and can still be found on roofs as far away as Australia, Canada and South America.
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