Yellow Quarry Tipper Lorry
I don't know when the quarry was first created, but we know that Trallwn Quarry was owned by Edwards Davids in 1880 and we have photographic evidence that the quarry had been established by 1900. Today, the quarry is operated by Hanson Aggregates, and is known to have manufactured a material called SMA used in resurfacing roads in South Wales. The quarry is also said to be famous for its blue pennant stone.
In both 2004 and 2006, the emergency services were called to the quarry to rescue teenagers who had found themselves in difficulties.
The River Taff flows along the eastern foot of Craig-Yr-Hesg, and it's believed that this is the most likely location of Pont-yr-Hesg, "a great bridge of timber" described in the works of John Leland in 1540, but believed to have been destroyed by the late 1580's.
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Yellow Quarry Tipper Lorry
I don't know when the quarry was first created, but we know that Trallwn Quarry was owned by Edwards Davids in 1880 and we have photographic evidence that the quarry had been established by 1900. Today, the quarry is operated by Hanson Aggregates, and is known to have manufactured a material called SMA used in resurfacing roads in South Wales. The quarry is also said to be famous for its blue pennant stone.
In both 2004 and 2006, the emergency services were called to the quarry to rescue teenagers who had found themselves in difficulties.
The River Taff flows along the eastern foot of Craig-Yr-Hesg, and it's believed that this is the most likely location of Pont-yr-Hesg, "a great bridge of timber" described in the works of John Leland in 1540, but believed to have been destroyed by the late 1580's.
Copyright (c) Stuart Herbert. Blog | Twitter | Facebook
Photography: Merthyr Road | Daily Desktop Wallpaper | 25x9 | Twitter.
If you like this photo, please leave a comment or mark it as one of your favourites.
Want to know more about this photo? See these blog entries:
* 2010 Review and Reflections: March and April
* 80 Photos: Nikon D200 Tribute
* Single Shot Series: Yellow Quarry Tipper Lorry