Diphwys Casson quarry

Diphwys Casson quarry
The remains of the main Diphwys Casson mill
Location
Map of Gwynedd showing the position of the quarry
Map of Gwynedd showing the position of the quarry
Diphwys Casson quarry
Location in Gwynedd
LocationBlaenau Ffestiniog
CountyGwynedd
CountryWales
Coordinates52°59′53″N 3°54′58″W / 52.998°N 3.916°W / 52.998; -3.916
grid reference SH7142946270
Production
ProductsSlate
TypeQuarry
History
Discovered1760s
Opened1800 (1800)
Active1800-1890; 1920-1927
Closed1955

Diphwys Casson quarry (sometimes known as Diphwys quarry or Diffwys quarry) was a major slate quarry in the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales. It was one of the major users of the Ffestiniog Railway.