Merrivale Quarry, Dartmoor. Dec. 2012

[Andy Wipes]

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[Andy Wipes]

Hi, My first post so sorry about no details on photos! I thought there would be an opportunity later. This is the quarry that supplied a lot of the granite facings used in many of the buildings in London; The original London Bridge, Portcullis House, Scotland Yard & many more. It finally ceased operation sometime in the 1990's. Hope it's of interest

 

[jhluxton]

Interesting to see some updated photos.

I had a mooch around here in June 2011

http://jhlphotography.smugmug.com/I...tmoor/17523164_FDCZ4Z#!i=1333737908&k=cJ2JQX7

The Falklands War Memorial at Port Stanley was made from Merrivale Granite.

 

[Judderman62]

Liking that