File: 'Conway Mountain' Created by the Policy & Execution, Restoration & Improvement Sectional of the Snowdonia National Park Authority

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence between Caernarfonshire County Council and the Borough of Conway about matters such as camping, litter and car parking at the foot of Conway Mountain (1962-1963).

Principally the file deals with the demolition of old quarry buildings, now described as an eyesore. The demolition work was carried out by the Territorial Army using explosives with subsequent landscaping and re-seeding. The file includes plans showing the extent of the quarry buildings, photographs of the demolition work and newspaper cuttings.

Access Information

This collection is open for research. Access to some documents may be restricted due to Data Protection legislation, Conwy Archives will advise where this is the case. For details and opening hours see http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Archives/Archives.aspx.

Conditions Governing Use

Large photographs copyright of A J Lennie, 1a Conway Court, Vaughan Street, Llandudno.