Coldstones Quarry

United Kingdom / England / Ilkley / B6265

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deep limestone quarry, possibly Britain's highest
The quarry currently covers an area of about 0.2km2. It is worked on 4 benches, 15-20m high, to a depth of 346m O.D. in the centre of the quarry (1999) with permission to deepen to 300m.
www.nidderdale.co.uk/coldstones/

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Coordinates: 54°4'14"N 1°48'37"W

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