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SK1651
: The former Weary Grebes Limestone Quarry at Thorpe Pasture
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Thorpe
, Derbyshire, England
The former Weary Grebes Limestone Quarry at Thorpe Pasture
Stone from the quarry was used for building and for lime burning. It closed in the early 20th century and has returned to pasture for sheep and cows.
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Geographical Context:
Farm, Fishery, Market Gardening
Quarrying, Mining
Primary Subject:
Quarry
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SK1651
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Photographer
Ian Calderwood
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Date Taken
Thursday, 29 September, 2016 (
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Submitted
Thursday, 29 September, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36:
SK 1623 5130
[10m precision]
WGS84:
53:3.5224N
1:45.5573W
Camera Location
OSGB36:
SK 1626 5127
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