Cultural
Le paysage d’ardoise du nord-ouest du pays de Galles
Royaume-Uni
This cultural landscape in northwest Wales represents an outstanding example of industrial heritage shaped by slate quarrying and mining activities. The site encompasses the quarries, associated settlements, and infrastructure that developed from the late 18th century onwards as slate extraction became a major economic activity in the region. The rugged terrain is characterized by extensive quarry workings, waste heaps, and the distinctive visual imprint of industrial operations on the natural landscape. The settlements within the area reflect the social and economic organization of slate workers, with distinctive architecture and urban planning tied directly to the industry. The site documents the technological and organizational methods employed in large-scale slate extraction and demonstrates the profound environmental and social transformation that resulted from industrial development in Wales. This landscape serves as testimony to a significant period of industrial history and the cultural heritage of Welsh slate-producing communities.
