Brownfields Quarry

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Brownfields Quarry

A small 18th Century quarry above Yarnsdale, now overgrown and a good spot for nature.

Rock Strata in Brownfields Quarry
Building Remains in Brownfields Quarry

Local History

Historic monuments near Brownfields Quarry

  • Coking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower House – 3.32 km away
  • Stone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham Close – 2.11 km away
  • Round cairn on Noon Hill – 6.60 km away
  • Round cairn on Winter Hill – 5.80 km away
  • Roman road at Bottom o’ th’ Knotts Brow – 4.44 km away
  • Steam tramway reversing triangle – 2.89 km away
  • Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn – 6.30 km away
  • Round cairn 280m west of Old Harpers Farm – 6.95 km away