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Holywell New Quarry, Clipsham

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Address: About 1 mile east of Clipsham
On the Clipsham to Careby road
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: LE15 7SQ
Nearest Town: Grantham
Map Reference: SK987158
Grid Reference: E: 498795 N: 315845
Further Information: Holywell Quarry was also known as 'New Quarry' and in 1947 was owned by G.A.Medwell & Son. Most of the Clipsham stone used in Oxford during the mid 20th century came from this quarry (Arkell 1947: 119). Current quarry operator: Rattee & Kett.
Associated Name(s): Holywell New Quarry, Clipsham.
Period(s) Quarried: Modern.