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Travellers on the A4069 journeying over the Black Mountain between Llangadog and Brynamman may have noticed a roadside monument commemorating the death of David Davies of Gwynfe, who in 1884 at the age of 22 was crushed to death by his cart laden with lime. |
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The monument stands in a fascinating and strikingly beautiful landscape of limestone quarries and lime kilns within the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Fforest Fawr Geopark. |
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The vital role lime has played in creating the landscapes of the Wales we know today is often overlooked. Its alkaline properties have enabled farmers to transform acid soils into productive farmland; its uses as mortar and whitewash have helped build our towns and cities. Lime and limestone are even crucial to industrial processes such as iron and copper smelting which have helped make Wales world famous.
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The
Brecon Beacons National Park recognises
the need to conserve these important industrial
remains, and also recognise that improving
public access and providing information
about the site can attract new visitors
and bring benefits to local communities.
The Calch Project has made the quarries
a fascinating place to visit and to learn
about the industrial heritage, wildlife,
social history and geology of the area. |
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During
the project there were many different events
and activities, with opportunities for
people to get involved in all sorts of
ways. Explore the site to discover what
everyone got up to! |
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