Welsh Slate has helped restore a local landmark in a community in north-west Wales by replacing a pillar stolen from an ancient Gwynedd path.
The company has donated a seven feet slab of material from its Penrhyn quarry to the local community to replace the one stolen from an ancient cart path nearby.
The slate slab, weighing at least a tonne, now marks the border of the old wards of Penrhyn and Faenol and the path from Mynydd Llandegai to Rhiwlas. It was cemented in by local builder Dave Scott of Alltrades and Gareth Griffith, husband of local councillor Gwen Griffith.
Cllr Griffith said: “It was very sad that the original pillar was stolen and it was missed by the community as it is a very popular walking route. So obviously we are very, very grateful for Welsh Slate’s donation and the feedback after it had been replaced has been very positive.”
Chris Allwood, managing director of Welsh Slate, said: “We were only too pleased to be able to help restore what has become a much-loved local landmark.”
