About Penderyn Quarry

Penderyn is a limestone quarry located eight miles north of Aberdare in South Wales. Working to the maximum planned hours, the plant is capable of producing 500k tonnes of limestone per year. Reserves are in excess of 15 million tonnes. The quarry supplies products to the internal concrete and asphalt businesses, and externally, has a high demand for - 4mm material due to the very consistent quality and colour of the crushed material.

Blasting schedule

A blast is scheduled for Wednesday, 4th February between approximately 12:00 and 13:00* on bench 4

*Please note our blast times are approximate and, as such, are subject to change due to weather or operational safety requirements.

Penderyn quarry liaison group

The result of the selection of resident representatives for the Penderyn Quarry Liaison Group (PQLG) is that two nominations were received for three places leaving one vacancy. The two new members are Victoria Bond and Anthony Hope and their contact details can be found on the PQLG – Residents’ Representative document

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Penderyn Quarry Residents Nomination/Selection

At the meeting of Penderyn Quarry Liaison Group on 28th January, the vacancy for a Residents’ representative was discussed and it was agreed to fill the vacancy and future ‘’mid term’’ vacancies by co-option via the Penderyn Quarry Liaison Group panel. Read more


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History

Penderyn Quarry has been operational since circa 1890. The processing plant was built in the early 1950’s and refurbished in the 1970’s. 

Careers

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Interesting Fact: The Quarry was once linked to the rail network, and was used to supply ballast to the sidings at Hirwaun. When the specification for the ballast changed in the 1980’s, the quarry were no longer able to supply and the railway lines were subsequently removed.

Penderyn war memorial donations

Cynon Valley Memorial Garden

Penderyn quarry donated a 4.5 tonne stone for a new memorial garden in tribute to all those who have died during the two world wars and all other conflicts around the world.

Penderyn War Memorial

The quarry donated a blockstone to Penderyn Community Historical Society for the war memorial in dedication to the servicemen of the local Parish during WWI and WWII.

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