Shadwell Quarry, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire

This aerial picture shows Shadwell Quarry. The basin of the quarry has filled with water and the limestone quarried here has helped to give this a rich blue colour. The limestone from the quarries in this area have been used for roadstone, building, smelting flux and lime.

Location

Shropshire Much Wenlock

Period

2000s (2000 - 2009)

Tags

aerial view quarry limestone industry work 2000s (2000 - 2009)