Cheesewring Quarry
The Cheesewring quarry was created to cut blocks of granite from Stowe's Hill which were used for Tower Bridge in London amongst other things. The first lease for quarrying granite was issued in 1845 and by 1858, production had exceeded 11,000 tons. In 1868, three cranes built from timber were used to raise rock from the quarry. Production declined in the 20th Century and more-or-less ceased by 1934.
On walks
- Minions and the Cheesewring (3.8 mile walk)