Disused stone quarry above Whitworth
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Disused stone quarry above Whitworth
Image: © michael ely Taken: 20 Jan 2006
This is one of many such quarries in the Rossendale area. They were originally the source of the pavements for the nation's industrial towns and cities. Examples of the quarryman's craft can be seen in the foreground. This quarry is on the top of Middle Hill.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.672776
Longitude
-2.15133