The Quarry
The original stone quarry began operation in the 16th century. The tunnel workings (most of which are blocked) probably happened in the 18th century. In 1773 the quarry workers discovered a running spring, which still flows today.
There were windmills in operation at the edge of the quarry until the 1820s.
The quarry was exhausted in 1825.
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