Moy Hill Quarry
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Moy Hill Quarry by Bryan Tenny as part of the Geograph project.
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Moy Hill Quarry
Image: © Bryan Tenny Taken: 26 Dec 2008
This quarry in Newhey was the source of material for Newhey bricks. Disused for a long time there have been proposals to re-open it. However, although the company, Brock PLC, installed some security fencing there has been no further activity for several years.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.606147
Longitude
-2.087768