Eccleston Delph (Quarry)
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Eccleston Quarry is a mile south of Eccleston, Lancashire. It is also called Eccleston Delph.
On 14 October 1979 a body was discovered in the quarry by local divers, known as the "Handless Corpse". This led to an international police investigation and the breakup of the "Mr Asia" narcotics gang.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Clark_(Mr_Asia)
On 14 October 1979 a body was discovered in the quarry by local divers, known as the "Handless Corpse". This led to an international police investigation and the breakup of the "Mr Asia" narcotics gang.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Clark_(Mr_Asia)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eccleston_Quarry
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Coordinates: 53°37'45"N 2°43'45"W
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