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Greaves slate pattern dressing machine

Turner Bros. (Manufacturer)

Single blade treadle operated 'Greaves' slate dressing machine. This machine worked at Clyngwyn Slate Quarry, Pembs. during the 1930s. There is also a possibility that this machine may have also worked at Cleddau Valley Slate Quarry at an earlier period.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1996.220

Historical Associations

Association Type: Slate quarries
Date: 1880 (circa)-1930
Place: Clyngwyn slate quarry
Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Cleddau Valley slate quarry
Association Type: Place name
Place: Newtown

Creation/Production

Turner Bros.
Role: Manufacturer
Place: Newtown
Period: 19th century, late

Acquisition

purchase, 31/10/1996

Measurements

Length (mm): 1370
Width (mm): 610
Height (mm): 1195

Material

Iron
Metal

Categories

Slate Dyfed
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