This huge 35 ton Derrick Crane, built by Butters Cranes Ltd. of Glasgow in 1972, was used to shift the quarried stone until work ceased in 1997. After rotting away for 10 years it has now been removed, along with all the cutting machinery in the decaying sheds. A deep flooded pit and huge spoil tip dominate the landscape here now.
This photograph is by subearthman and was uploaded March 10th 2009. © subearthman please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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