Monument record MDR8747 - Limestone quarry, Liffs Road, Eaton and Alsop
Type and Period (1)
- LIMESTONE QUARRY (Former Type) (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1540 AD to 1980 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
One limestone quarry comprising two quarries on either side of the A515 Buxton to Ashbourne road, connected by a tunnel beneath the road. The date of the closure of the quarry is unknown, but was prior to 1982. Conversion to a caravan site began in the eastern quarry in 1997. (1). Photographic record. (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 16093 56665 (511m by 323m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EATON AND ALSOP, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 23 2015 3:17PM