R' Counter-Balance Incline and Drum House, Floors 7 to 9, Diffwys Slate Quarry

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Late-19th century counter balance incline, partially destroyed through later untopping.

The incline operated between floors 9 and 7 and is orientated south-west to north-east. The drum house situated on floor 9 shows clear evidence of phasing, and its winding drum and brake mechanism survives. An intermediate landing platform was situated on floor 7?.

Louise Barker, RCAHMW, October 2015