Whiterakes Quarry


Sandstone Quarry

Jan 25th, 2025 from ilt by ilt



Peak District
High Peak
53.3600655, -1.9445159
SK 0379 8480
Private Land
438m
#26,680


Extensive quarried area working the exposed sandstone for flags and roofing slate use.



Early to mid 1800’s surface sandstone quarry.



CROW. Open. Well trodden footpaths and a permissive path also gives access via a different route.



RIGS


Publications (1)

  • Hughes, T (PDNPA). 1996. The Grey Slates of the South Pennines, Volume Two: The Quarries and the Slates. p 29-30 ISBN: 1850756397





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