DOROTHEA QUARRY - The Old Talysarn Village.

The North Wales village lost in time and being reclaimed by mother nature.
Talysarn was once a bustling community but had to be relocated - now it's almost completely lost in greenery
Once home to some of the most productive slate quarries in the world, the area was so prolific it was reputed to have "roofed the 19th century world". This rich history has left an indelible mark on the local communities, culture, and even the landscape itself, with its legacy still evident today.
Opening its gates in 1820, Dorothea remained operational until 1970. The quarry was situated on land owned by one Richard Garnons, but it was William Turner, a Lancashire man, who would be the driving force behind the place's development.
The site evolved from a series of smaller working quarries with names such as Hen Dwll, Twll Bach, Twll y Weirglodd, Twll Coch, and Twll Fire. Over time, these pits were deepened and merged into the large flooded pits that we see today.
By the 1840s, Dorothea was producing about 5,000 tonnes per year. However, by the 1870s, production had soared to more than 17,000 tonnes - over triple the amount it had been 30 years earlier. Despite a promising future, Dorothea was grappling with serious flooding issues.
In 1884, several men tragically drowned when the pit was engulfed. In an attempt to alleviate the flooding problems, the Afon Llyfni, which flowed through the valley, was realigned and deepened in 1895 to flow south of the slate workings.
As the quarries of the Nantlle Valley expanded, it led to the removal of the old Talysarn village. The village was moved westward, where it now accommodates nearly 2,000 residents - yet some original structures persisted amid the quarries, with their ruins visible even now. The main road was shifted in 1927 to the valley's south, though traces of the old route remain.
Constructed in the 1700s and later expanded and altered in the following two centuries, Plas Talysarn Hall once stood three stories tall above a basement. Although its roof is largely absent, the south wall retains some surviving timber.
The former stables and kennels entrance, reconditioned into a bathing area for quarry workers, alongside a former boiler house where, despite the collapsing roof, two dilapidated Lancashire boilers stand.
Sorry I couldn't find any pictures from back in the day.
I hope I got most of the information right on the video.
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[@trevortaylor4560]

What a great explore there was so much to see but we just didn't have time to do it all. But looking forward to going back soon. Good video 👍👍

[@lylegransmore6223]

Why did you make it so awkward? Because you're an explorer, that's why!! Love it thanks for posting it, impressive ruins!!

[@ExploringTheForgotten-m7i]

It wasn't my intention to make it awkward lol I have only just started exploring locations. Yes this place is amazing so much to see that why we are returning soon.

[@WendyHSweetBread]

Awesome just like I was traveling with You without the muddy boots and slippery slates::.::.::.::.::.

[@ExploringTheForgotten-m7i]

@@WendyHSweetBread it amazing place we are going back to explore more ruins there because there lots to see 😊