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The Black Mountain Quarries - Another hidden gem in Wales.
I take a road trip to the rugged Black Mountain area of the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. The Brecon Beacons National Park is famous for its walks, wildlife and tranquillity but massive changes took place during the Industrial Revolution.
Within this picturesque landscape in Carmarthenshire on the western side of the Brecon Beacons, you can find the industrial remains of the limestone industry.
The path takes you around the Black Mountain Quarries also known as Herbert’s Quarry. You can see the imposing rock faces, lime kilns, quarries and spoil tips, the remains of the lime works which date back over 200 years.
The quarries were only accessed by expensive toll roads and this area became the centre for the Rebecca Riots between 1839 and 1843. During the protests, men in disguise attacked and burnt the tollgates during the night.
Herbert’s Quarry is part of the Mynydd Du SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and the Black Mountain and Mynydd Myddfai Registered Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest in Wales.
As well as the industrial heritage walk there are many other Brecon Beacons walks you can take from this area.
The quarries can be found off the A4069 between Brynaman and Llangadog, there are two free car parks.
The audio tour of the Black Mountain Quarries can be found here dyfedarchaeolo...
‘The Black Mountain (Herbert’s Quarry) - Walking Remains Of The Industrial Heritage Of The Brecon Beacons’- Filmed April 2021 #BreconBeacons #VisitWales
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