Aggregates quarrying, West Ayton Carr
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Aggregates quarrying, West Ayton Carr
Image: © Christopher Hall Taken: 22 Mar 2015
Viewed from a distance can be seen a dragline used in the quarrying of gravel. The resulting lakes, known as Wykeham lakes, see also Image, are used for wildlife and recreational purposes, hence the masts of dinghies.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.227411
Longitude
-0.484119