Compton Martin Ochre Mine
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Compton Martin Ochre Mine
Image: © Vince Simmonds Taken: 8 Jul 2014
Ochre was mined from this location until mining operations ceased in 1957.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.307382
Longitude
-2.658711