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Great Gate Sandstone Quarry (United Kingdom)


It is believed that this quarry has been worked since the 12th century when it was used to build nearby Croxden Abbey. Today, red and mottled varieties are extracted.

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Last updated December 2nd 2009 by ICLOK
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Last updated December 2nd 2009 by ICLOK

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Other location/mapping information:

Latitude: 52.9591
Longitude: -1.91957
Landranger grid reference: SK055402
Easting: 405500
Northing: 340200

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Major Mining Region



Great Gate Sandstone Quarry belongs to the Staffordshire region.