An undated (?1880s) photo of a Meanwood quarry

PC - Dublin · Post by **PC - Dublin** » Mon 29 Apr, 2013 9:07 am

Excellent thread. It would be interesting to know if the quarry was used for aggregate, for example in road making, or cut stone for use in buildings. PC

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Mon 29 Apr, 2013 10:08 am

PC - Dublin wrote: Excellent thread. It would be interesting to know if the quarry was used for aggregate, for example in road making, or cut stone for use in buildings. PC If this is the same quarry it was used for stone - August 1852

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Mon 29 Apr, 2013 10:21 am

Just looking at the old maps again, I think my photo herehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/468446583/Is part of the original stone footbridge that carried the ancient footpath from Woodhouse Ridge to Weetwood. The two smaller arches at the end being the original stone bridge that was extended later to carry the quarry tramway. That old bridge has been hidden from view ever since. It's more than possible the Kirkstall monks built that bridge.That old footpath was covered on Secret Leeds herehttp://www.secretleeds.com/forum/Messages.aspx ... #69320Many ginnels still exist to mark the route today.