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Skiddaw Quarry, Baycliff, Cumbria

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Address: Skiddaw Quarry, Baycliff
South of Ulverston
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA12 9RN
Nearest Town: Ulverston
Map Reference: SD288723
Grid Reference: E: 328150 N: 472600
Further Information: This is an old aggregates quarry which was last worked in the 1950's, but has reopened in 1981 for building purposes (Building Research Establishment n.d.). The stone quarried here is the 'Fawn' variety. Current quarry operators - The Rare Stone Group, Hodgestone.
Associated Name(s): Skiddaw Quarry, Baycliff, Cumbria.
Period(s) Quarried: Modern.