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Norton Quarry, Hamdon Hill

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Address: To the south of Hamdon Hill
Norton-sub- Hamdon,
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA14 6RW
Nearest Town: Yeovil
Map Reference: ST482162
Grid Reference: E: 348130 N: 116365
Further Information: This quarry is the successor to those owned by Trask in the 19th century. Current quarry operator: Ham Hill Stone Co Ltd. Both types: 'Yellow Bed' and 'Grey Bed' have been quarried from this location (Watson 1911: 167 & 305).
Associated Name(s): Norton Quarry, Hamdon Hill.
Period(s) Quarried: Post Medieval, Modern.