Ransley Limestone Quarry - SSSI status
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Ransley Limestone Quarry - SSSI status
Image: © Colin Vosper Taken: 22 Apr 2012
This disused quarry now lies between the two sections of the divided village of East Ogwell. Designated as one village but separated by a limestone hill into which this quarry was created to access the limestone for building and agricultural use. It had its own lime kiln. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
50.519599
Longitude
-3.631726