Raisby Quarry
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Description
Coxhoe Local History Group, March 31, 2023. Article with photos. "Coxhoe has long been associated with Limestone Quarrying, as far back as the 13th Century, taken from the accounts of Durham Cathedral that mentions three wagon loads of lime from Coxhoe for use in the Manor of Merrington. Quarrying began at Raisby Hill in 1845. The limestone was burned in kilns and mixed with sand to make mortar and with water to make whitewash. Many of Coxhoes older house were built with rough limestone blocks...." -
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Link: https://coxhoehistory.co.uk/2023/03/31/raisby-quarry/
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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