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Harehope Quarry, Frosterley

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Address: Near the waterfalls of Bollihope Burn,
East of White Kirkley, 1km south of Frosterley
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL13 2SG
Nearest Town: Stanhope
Map Reference: NZ033360
Grid Reference: E: 403425 N: 536190
Further Information: There are numerous disused limestone quarries surrounding the village of White Kirkley. Harehope Quarry is a specific one mentioned by David Raymond in his account 'Working the thick cockle post' 1998 (Raymond 1998).
Associated Name(s): Harehope Quarry, Frosterley.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval.