View of Bardon Hill Quarry
View of Bardon Hill Quarry
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December 1, 2022
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This quarry has been in operation for over 400 years and produces an impressive three million tonnes of rock a year. Quarrying exposes rocks from a Precambrian volcano.
There are veins of quartz containing copper and gold, but no public access for potential prospectors.
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Elevation 290 m
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