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Ashes Limestone Quarry (United Kingdom)

Old quarry in the Great Limestone above the town of Stanhope in Weardale. Has the dubious distinction of hosting the third best cave in Stanhope!
There is an unworked section cuts through the center of the quarry where Ridley's Vein runs across.

Photos of Ashes Limestone Quarry

Historic Photographs Of Ashes (1 photo)
Last updated August 2^nd 2013 by christwigg

Photographs Of Ashes (10 photos)
Last updated April 17^th 2010 by Dean Allison

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Documents for Ashes Limestone Quarry

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Ashes Quarry Leaflet (9.41Mb) Map / Survey Uploaded March 10^th 2013 by christwigg

Major Mining Region

Mines and Quarries of North East England

Ashes Limestone Quarry belongs to the Durham Dales region.

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All limestone quarries in United Kingdom (NY)
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