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Keates Quarry, Isle Of Purbeck

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Address: Eastington Road,
Worth Matravers.
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH19 3JP
Nearest Town: Swanage
Map Reference: SY982784
Grid Reference: E: 398244 N: 078400
Further Information: The quarry extracts Purbeck Limestone from the Middle Purbeck division and beds include Roach, Thornback, Wetsom, Freestone and Bottom Bed. The Freestone is used for quoins and for carving (Building Research Establishment n.d.).
Associated Name(s): Keates Quarry, Isle Of Purbeck.
Period(s) Quarried: Modern.