Orrock Hill Quarry
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Orrock Hill Quarry
Image: © Richard Webb Taken: 25 Aug 2008
Igneous rock being extracted, probably for road stone. Eating their way closer to the summit. The southern side of the hill is intact, but ungrazed, so is a bit of a jungle. Great wildlife though.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.08502
Longitude
-3.251446