Brocton Quarry

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Date:1930 - 1940 (c.)

Description:Brocton Quarry was worked by Brocton Gravel Company Ltd. between 1930 and 1960.

The large white building in the centre was the engine house, with the dark diesel storage tank raised up to the right of it. The tall iron gravel storage bunker is behind with the cylindrical gravel washer to the bottom left of it. The single storey building in the centre background was the general office with despatch office and weighbridge adjoining. The two single storey buildings (centre right) housed the foreman's office with a clerical section and general storeroom.

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Creators: Mrs Ethel Cooper, nee Revill - Contributor

Image courtesy of: Miss Marjorie Jeavons

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Source: Miscellaneous Collection

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