Disused quarry on Overtoun Estate [8 photos] in NS43017715

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Disused quarry on Overtoun Estate

This small quarry, located on the Overtoun Estate, appears to have been the source of the stone used to build Overtoun Bridge, and of some of the stone that was used to build Overtoun House (see Link on the house), with the remainder being taken from the immediate area in which the building was constructed. The material found here is the hard Spout of Ballagan Sandstone.

by Lairich Rig

Created: Tue, 28 Feb 2012, Updated: Sat, 5 Nov 2016

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NS4277 : Spoil outside disused quarry by Lairich Rig

2016

NS4377 : Disused quarry: chisel marks by Lairich Rig

2016

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2016

NS4377 : View over quarry by Lairich Rig

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