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Yr Eifl

The Yr Eifl granite quarry at Trefor opened in 1850 and closed in 1963. The massive concrete stone bins and crusher block were built in 1923.
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GrahamH said:

Did the demand for granite die? There appears to be more in the hill.
8 weeks ago

tarboat replied to GrahamH:

There is still plenty of granit there, including a particular type that is found only there and on the Island of Ailsa Craig. This is used for the manufacture of curling stones and a small amount is quarried here from time-to-time in order to make another batch of stones.
8 weeks ago

GrahamH replied to tarboat:

Ok, thanks.
7 weeks ago ( translate )