Salterhall Quarry, part of Rowrah Quarry

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Salterhall Quarry, part of Rowrah Quarry by Malcolm Reeve as part of the Geograph project.

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Salterhall Quarry, part of Rowrah Quarry

Image: © Malcolm Reeve Taken: 23 Jun 2005

This limestone quarry has become water-filled since it was abandoned. Its western cliffs now provide a home for birds and its waters a final resting place for burnt-out cars.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.54398
Longitude
-3.456106