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Hill Top Quarry, Threlkeld

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Address: Two kilometres south of Threlkeld
Near Keswick
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA12 4TL
Nearest Town: Keswick
Map Reference: NY320230
Grid Reference: E: 332075 N: 523280
Further Information: This quarry began production in the 1890's as demand grew for the stone.
Associated Name(s): Hill Top Quarry, Threlkeld, Spion Kop Quarry, Threlkeld.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval, Modern.