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Silhowe Whinstone Quarries and Mines

Description and History of Site:-
Silhowe Whinstone Quarries and Mines. Extensive quarry and mine workings in Cleveland Dyke. Operated by Melrose & Hornsey 1873 – 1950.


Further Reading and References:-
Wainwright P. 1996. The Mines and Miners of Goathland Beckhole and Greenend. P Tuffs.


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Key Words :- whinstone quarry mine

Address :- Goathland, North Yorkshire, YO22 5LL
Grid Ref :- NZ 84200 03300
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.418182 , Long -0.703946
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Dates :- 1873 - 1950
Record Date :- 15 October 2015

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