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Callow Rock quarry

Coordinates: 51°17′55″N 2°47′59″W / 51.298536°N 2.799728°W / 51.298536; -2.799728
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Callow Rock Quarry

Callow Rock quarry is a limestone quarry located in Shipham Gorge between Cheddar and Shipham on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England.

The quarry has been operating since the early 20th century primarily as a Lime quarry producing a quality product of high purity for the chemical industry. It is now operated by Bardon Aggregates.[1] In 1922 a plant was built to make hydrated lime. It also now contains a large concrete production plant. Local residents driving past on Shipham Hill always know to be wary of treacherous driving conditions caused by mud on the road from quarry vehicle wheels.

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  1. ^ "History West Mendip Quarries". British Geological Survey. Retrieved 20 October 2009.

51°17′55″N 2°47′59″W / 51.298536°N 2.799728°W / 51.298536; -2.799728


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