epw008913 ENGLAND (1923). The Tarred Macadam Works at Hawcliff Quarry, Mountsorrel, 1923

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Title [EPW008913] The Tarred Macadam Works at Hawcliff Quarry, Mountsorrel, 1923
Reference EPW008913
Date July-1923
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Place name MOUNTSORREL
Parish MOUNTSORREL
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 457298, 315009
Longitude / Latitude -1.151418990222, 52.729343256875
National Grid Reference SK573150

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Branch line connecting the Tarred Macadam to the Great Central Railway at Swithland resevoir near Rothley Station

Keith
Thursday 24th of July 2014 12:04:02 PM
Tarred Macadam, one of my play grounds back in the 60s. Set tar pools all over site. Now gone and part of massive Buddon Wood quarry.

Keith
Thursday 24th of July 2014 08:41:02 AM
Early excavation of what was known locally as the water quarry

Keith
Thursday 24th of July 2014 08:19:05 AM