Exford: Lower Newland
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Exford: Lower Newland
Image: © Martin Bodman Taken: 9 Dec 2005
Cottages probably erected in the 19th century when two limestone quarries were worked nearby; the only local source of limestone on the moor. It was used as fertiliser after being burnt in lime kilns, to neutralise the acidic soils
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Image Location
Latitude
51.132777
Longitude
-3.681121