Report - Teffont Quarry, Chilmark, Wiltshire. Dec 2016

[wellingtonian]

Teffont Limestone Quarry, Wiltshire.
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Spotted the reports from @Kinger and @Montstar and having had a useful chat with the former, headed up the A303.
Not a lot of history to be found about the quarry, unlike its near neighbour that ended up as an RAF munitions store.
I'd tend to agree with Kinger's opinion that there's no evidence of military use here.
So, a limestone quarry that finally closed in 2010.
There's a definite divide between the old part and newer workings.

The site has various other names including Barrow Quarry, Linda Barrow Mine and North Chilmark.

The Mine Office

Looking back

The old workings, partially filled with deads

Saws, benches etc

Heading up a small incline to the more recent workings

And this little beauty

And no apologies for a selfie to finish

Enjoyable trip with my good mates @Lenston and @Porker of the night

Thanks for looking

 

[Bugsuperstar]

Looks great in there! Thumbs up.

 

[Lenston]

Some nice pics there mate, not a bit of weed in sight either

 

[The Kwan]

Looks cool this Mr W, some of that plant looks nice and I dont mean the skunk ...great report!

 

[wellingtonian]

not a bit of weed in sight either

Well, you say that...............

 

[R_yoda]

Cracking mate! If i remember correctly... No illegal substances were lit during this explore!