Limestone quarry
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Limestone quarry
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 14 Mar 2008
The mass of the coastal hills are broken by the Afon Dulas, forming steep valley sides. The carboniferous limestone was a valuable resource and has been quarried extensively on this outcrop.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.285279
Longitude
-3.631062