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Slate fireplace, Dinorwig Quarry Hospital [image 1 of 2]

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This fireplace in Dinorwig Quarry Hospital, which was built in 1860, is an example of the many uses of the slate that was excavated in the area. It was also used as roofing, gravestones, steps and hearths.

Owner:
Llanberis Quarry Hospital
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Llanberis Quarry Hospital
Copyright Details:
Llanberis Quarry Hospital 2010
Publisher Ref:
GTJ75948
Item uploaded:
15/2/2010
Date originally created:
1/1/1900 - 31/12/1999
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