Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
16895
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
01/02/1996  
Date of Amendment
01/02/1996  
Name of Property
Former Weighbridge Hut  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Gwynedd  
Community
Ffestiniog  
Town
 
Locality
Maenofferen Slate Quarry  
Easting
271477  
Northing
346607  
Street Side
 
Location
Located immediately to the S of the powered incline drumhouse, at the mouth of the connecting tunnel to the main level; built against the rock facing the railtrack.  

Description


Broad Class
Industrial  
Period
 

History
 

Exterior
Description: Small late C19 or early C20 rectangular booth constructed of slate throughout; formerly a weighbridge hut. Entrance to L with counter window immediately adjoining to R; door and glazing missing. Plain small chimney to R gable end; plain interior now lacking weighing apparatus. Included for group value with the nearby incline drumhouse and chimney at Maenofferen, an exceptionally complete example of a slate quarry level.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
 

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