Description and History of Site:-
Now just a large grassed-over hollow it originally had at least one level in addition to open workings. One problematic source suggests there was a shaft with levels radiating from its base 'large enough for a horse and cart'. It was in operation at least by the 1700s as it is mentioned in the Bentham Moor Enclosure Award of 1767. In 1788 five men were employed there producing roofing flags. The quarry was included in a list of operations that would provide valuable trade for the Parkfoot Canal, from Langcliffe to Burton in Lonsdale, proposed in 1780 but never constructed. It was still operational in the 1880s. - Nutgill Farm was called Quarry House on the 1851 OS First Edition 6 inch map sheet no. 96.

Further Reading and References:-
The attached receipt is the only definitive source located.

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Key Words :- flagstone quarry millstone grit group

Viewing the Site :- from adjacent road, but landscaped and partly infilled

Address :- Nutgill Lane, Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SD 6940 7038
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.128355 , Long -2.469747
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Earthworks only
Site Dates :- unknown - unknown
Record Date :- 24 February 2016

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