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DOROTHEA QUARRY| EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND NATURE OF THIS FORGOTTEN SITE

Welcome to our explore around the disused Dorothea quarry. Situated in the Nantlle valley area of North Wales. The slate quarry commenced working in the early 1820’s, though there were a number of smaller workings on or near the site before this. It covers a large area near the village of Talysarn and contains 3 flooded deep lakes. About 1829 it was leased by William Turner who named the workings Cloddfa Turner. In the 1830’s the quarry was generating profits of around £2000 per year, which is now equivalent to around £200,000. Tuners son took over as manger and renamed the quarry Dorothea, apparently after the wife of the land owner Richard Garnos. Profits began to fall in the 1840’s and in 1848 the quarry was put up for sale with 22 years remaining on the lease. Production peaked in 1872 at 17,442 tons, though 1875 was the most profitable year, generating £14,738 which is equivalent to around £1.5m now. In the 1930’s over 350 men were employed at Dorothea. Production dropped significantly after the start of WW2 and eventually closed in 1970. Since quarrying ended at the site, it has become flooded and become a very popular site for scuba diving, even though diving is officially banned at the quarry. The unregulated nature and depth of the site has encouraged some divers to overestimate their capabilities. Thank you for taking the time to read the history and watch the video. If you don’t mind subscribing if you haven’t already and leave a comment on what you think! ❤️ #travelvlog #travelvideo #explore #nature #northwales #hiking #abandoned #abandonedplaces #mountians #epicview #beautifulnature #freshair #vlog #travel #adventure #outdoors