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Wenlock Edge is a 16 mile escarpment that started life as a coral reef south of the equator millions of years ago.Today it is probably one of Britains best fossil-rich natural featues and is in the hands of the National Trust. It is formed from a thick band of limestone on which sits extensive woodland which acts as a haven for an abundance of local wildlife.
The limestone was used for many local buildings, such as Wenlock Priory.
There have been many quarries in this area, some now ancient and overgrown, some still working.
Now that Lea Quarry has finished its working life (approximately 3 years ago), the plan, apparently, is to allow it to return to nature and become parkland for the use of walkers and fossil hunters.
Bardon Aggregates worked the quarry and had a good working relationship with local geologists in studying the stone and fossils. Evidence of this could be found in the reception building,
There was so much stuff left in the buildings, it looked as though the workers were expecting to be back the next day!
Not sure these were regulation safety footwear though
Conveyors and silos
The stunning, bright, lagoon-blue water of the settling pool is caused as the partially dissolved minerals turn the water slightly opaque, reflecting the light.
The garage and workshops
And a tiny chapel close by seems to have been used as extra storage by the quarry.
Visited with Judderman62
The limestone was used for many local buildings, such as Wenlock Priory.
There have been many quarries in this area, some now ancient and overgrown, some still working.
Now that Lea Quarry has finished its working life (approximately 3 years ago), the plan, apparently, is to allow it to return to nature and become parkland for the use of walkers and fossil hunters.
Bardon Aggregates worked the quarry and had a good working relationship with local geologists in studying the stone and fossils. Evidence of this could be found in the reception building,
There was so much stuff left in the buildings, it looked as though the workers were expecting to be back the next day!
Not sure these were regulation safety footwear though
Conveyors and silos
The stunning, bright, lagoon-blue water of the settling pool is caused as the partially dissolved minerals turn the water slightly opaque, reflecting the light.
The garage and workshops
And a tiny chapel close by seems to have been used as extra storage by the quarry.
Visited with Judderman62