SK4810: Markfield (Hill Hole) trig and the toposcope taken 10 years ago, near to Markfield, Leicestershire, England Markfield (Hill Hole) trig and the toposcope
English: Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve, Markfield One of the earliest quarries in the Leicester area, this was opened in the 1850s for the extremely hard granite known as Markfieldite. This is still a highly sought after type of granite. Closed before World War 2 Hill Hole has been turned into a nature reserve supporting a wide variety of …
The walk over Markfield Hill provides splendid views of Charnwood Forest and several neighbouring counties and, weather permitting, will include a sunset backdrop to the haunting Altar Stones. ... We climbed to Hill Hole Nature Reserve and heard about the history of the quarry industry and the ages of the rocks in this area. The rock at Hill ...
Hill Lane runs across the centre of the picture at the far end of the quarry pit. Geograph - photograph every grid square. 2006. SK4810: Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve, Markfield. taken 17 years ago, near to Markfield, Leicestershire, England. This is 1 of 3 images, with title Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve, Markfield in this square
Community Woodland Volunteer – Hill Hole – Markfield. Opportunity by Community Woodlands. Join our New Community Volunteer Group in designing, managing and maintaining a New Community Woodland site at Hill Hole, Markfield. Enjoy nature whilst learning new skills and meeting like-minded people whilst creating an area of beauty for ...
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Markfield 'Knoll Hill'was once one of four whole granite hills in the area, the other three being Billa Barrow, (now called Billa Barra), Cliffe Hill and Bardon. Trees once covered the hill top, but they were felled to be used as pit props in Desford Colliery in 1916. Awindmill was definitely standing here in 1743. Breedon Everard, who lived
The Markfield local history group has an interesting line up of speakers and topics for 2023. We have already heard about criminals of yesteryear and the meanings of place names. In July, some 20 people risked the rain showers and joined the walk around the village and up and over the former Hill Hole quarry. Meetings are usually on …
SK4810: Hill Hole Quarry Nature Reserve, Markfield. taken 17 years ago, near to Markfield, Leicestershire, England. ... Closed before World War 2 Hill Hole has been turned into a nature reserve supporting a wide variety of wildlife including the protected and rare white-clawed crayfish in the lake. The summit of the hill is nearing 230 metres ...
Markfield QuarryHard pulling in a hole in a hill. Known formally as Hill Hole Quarry. A granite quarry turned nature reserve. The climbing here feels very different to that of the volcanic tuff at Cademan or the slate-like rock around Woodhouse Eaves. The bouldering is mostly located on the upper-tier of the quarry.
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