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Industrial Archaeology of Abereiddi & Porthgain

An exploration of the diverse industrial archaeology of two Pembrokeshire villages, slate quarrying, dolerite (granite) road stone extraction, brick making and the associated, railway and harbour operations.
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  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The Harbour where the stone boats would load their cargo.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Looking up one of the stone chutes from the quayside.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The Harbour where the stone boats would load their cargo.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Coastal path sign pointing the direction to Abereiddi near the pilot house.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

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  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The granite storage bins with chutes

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Fishermen's tackle

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    View towards the village from the harbour.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    This was once the railway tunnel linking the harbour to the slate quarry. It is now used as a fisherman's store.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The quay from where the ships would load granite and slate. The tunnel on the left was once a railway tunnel linking through to the slate quarry,

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The granite loading bins

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Harbour entrance

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The harbour, the white building is the pilot office.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The harbour

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Fishing vessels

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    View through the village looking inland.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Old lime kiln and anchor at Porthgain

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    A movable stage used by local fishermen in the harbour. Old lime kiln beyond.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Fishing vessels DANNY BOY and ADAM'S JOY at Porthgain.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Fishing vessels

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The Shed and local fishing vessels.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    The Sloop Inn, Porthgain.

  • Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019

    Porthgain is very popular with visitors and parking can be a problem.

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    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019
    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019
    Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 14, 2019