Ousel Nest Quarry
Introduction
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Ousel Nest Quarry
Image: © philandju Taken: 14 Jul 2021
The quarry ceased operations in about 1914. It used to produce a grit that was ideal for brickmaking. The site is now part of Ousel Nest Nature Reserve.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.622295
Longitude
-2.406806