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Stainton With Adgarley Quarry, Cumbria

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Address: Stainton with Adgarley
Near Barrow-in-Furness
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA13 0NU
Nearest Town: Barrow-in-Furness
Map Reference: SD247728
Grid Reference: E: 324800 N: 472800
Further Information: Prior to 1981 Ulverston Marble was extracted from this quarry. It is slightly different from that at Skiddaw Quarry, being a grey-green colour with mainly brown fossils, some of which are very large (Clifton Taylor & Simmons 1987: 186).
Associated Name(s): Stainton With Adgarley Quarry, Cumbria.
Period(s) Quarried: Modern.