SCRCA Location Variant: Archaeologal Site - Quarry or Pit

Within (or very close to) the SCRCA, there are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of quarries and pits that were either created or enlarged to provide the raw materials needed to build the Settle-Carlisle Railway. After the successful conclusion of the seven year construction project, most of these quarries and pits were abandoned. A small number of these quarries and pits are being included in the SCRCA Project database because they are associated with a key part of construction story.

Examples

The following examples from the SCRCA Project database illustrate this location variant. Locations are only displayed here if they have been 'assessed' and if a default image is available.   Show / hide tips

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SCRCA Location Type: Archaeological Site

Location ID: 248900

Littledale Limestone Quarry

Littledale Limestone Quarry: Annotated panoramic image (courtesy of Bill Fraser)

Location ID: 249290

Force Gill Limestone Quarry

Force Gill Limestone Quarry: Annotated panoramic image

Location ID: 249295

Force Gill Shale Quarry

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Errors and omissions
Reasonable efforts are being made to ensure the accuracy of the information obtained and uploaded as part of the SCRCA Project. However, it is possible that a few errors will have crept-in. If you notice any such errors, we would be grateful if you would bring them to our attention using the SCRCA Project Contact Form. The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the members of the SCRCA Project Team do NOT guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this database. If you intend to use and / or act upon any of this information, you are advised to verify its accuracy BEFORE doing so.