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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.

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Historic Photographs Of Ashes
Historic Photographs Of Ashes (1 photo)
Last updated August 2nd 2013 by christwigg
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Last updated April 17th 2010 by Dean Allison

Google Earth Map of Ashes Limestone Quarry


Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 54.7531
Longitude: -2.00929
Landranger grid reference: NY995398
Easting: 399500
Northing: 539800

Documents for Ashes Limestone Quarry

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Major Mining Region



Ashes Limestone Quarry belongs to the Durham Dales region.