2015

SO9418 : Leckhampton Hill - The Devil's Chimney

taken 11 years ago, near to Ullenwood, Gloucestershire, England

This is 1 of 7 images, with title starting with Leckhampton Hill in this square
Leckhampton Hill - The Devil's Chimney
Leckhampton Hill - The Devil's Chimney
This pillar of limestone was left in about 1800 by the quarrymen who excavated all round it. Therefore it is man made and not a result of natural erosion. It is a popular attraction and features on the Ordnance Survey map.

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Geographical Context: Geological interest Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Quarrying, Mining Primary Subject: Quarry Former: Quarry
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Devil's Chimney at Leckhampton Hill [18] · Limestone [9] ·
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SO9418, 134 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 11 April, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 11 April, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 9464 1840 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:51.8492N 2:4.7547W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 9464 1839
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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