Papers relating to Castell Slate Quarry, [1854]-1879, including deeds, 1861-1877; and correspondence, 1862-1879.
Castell Slate Quarry, Plasgwynant, Beddgelert, Papers
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- Dates of Creation[1854]-1879
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
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Administrative / Biographical History
Castell Slate Quarry, Plasgwynant, Beddgelert, Caernarfonshire, dates from the 18th century or earlier. In 1862, the quarry was part of the Vawdrey family estate in Caernarfonshire. Benjamin Llewelyn Vawdrey, of Middlewich, Cheshire, attempted to lease the quarry to several parties, including Richard Harrison, solicitor, of Holywell, Flintshire.
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Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: Caernarfon Record Office, Castell Slate Quarry, Plasgwynant, Beddgelert Papers, catalogue.
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Appraisal Information
Some papers were removed by the donor prior to deposit in the Caernarfon Record Office.
Custodial History
The papers were collected by Benjamin Llewelyn Vawdrey of Tushingham Hall, Cheshire.
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