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Ghyll Scaur Quarry

United Kingdom / England / Millom /
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Quarry operated by Bardon Aggregates excavating a volcanic tuff - part of the Borrowdale Volcanics.
The high grade aggregates produced are nationally important and are used as wearing surfaces for high specification roads eg motorways etc. In particular the aggregate has a high skid resistance and is very durable.
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Coordinates:   54°14'7"N   3°16'30"W

Comments

  • Cumbria (guest)
    Interesting - what kind of quarry is this? slate? limestone?
  • McPherson (guest)
    Everything but your telephone number!
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