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SE1221 : Elland Edge Quarry

taken 2 years ago, near to Rastrick, Calderdale, Great Britain

Elland Edge Quarry

The Elland Flags are so-called because the sandstone easily splits on the bedding plane to from flat flagstones, which are used widely for paving. Stocks are stored in the centre of the photo. Even stone slabs are wrapped in plastic these days!

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Grid Square: SE1221, 146 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Richard Kay (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Friday, 22 February, 2019 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 25 February, 2019
Geographical Context: Uplands Quarrying, Mining
Primary Subject of Photo: Quarry
Subject Location: OSGB36: SE 1285 2137 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:41.3175N 1:48.4138W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SE 1287 2141
View Direction: South-southwest (about 202 degrees)