| Address: |
South of Clipsham
Near Big Pits wood. |
| County: |
Lincolnshire |
| Postcode: |
LE15 7SG |
| Nearest Town: |
Grantham |
| Map Reference: |
SK967146 |
| Grid Reference: |
E: 496800 N: 314470 |
| Further Information: |
It is believed quarrying first begin in the 11th and 12th centuries (Alexander 1995: 114). This old pit was reopened in 1923 (Arkell 1947: 121). It is currently owned by Clipsham Quarry Company and supplies building stone when required (Leary 1983: 23). |
| Associated Name(s): |
Big Pits Quarry, Clipsham.
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| Period(s) Quarried: |
Later Medieval,
Modern.
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