Swanasit Quarry

Swanasit Quarry is a quarry in Arkengarthdale, Richmondshire District, England. Swanasit Quarry is situated nearby to the forest Faggergill Wood, as well as near the peak Cleasby Hill.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whaw and Sleightholme.

Whaw

Hamlet

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Whaw is a hamlet in Arkengarthdale in North Yorkshire, England. It is one of few settlements in the dale and is one of the smallest. Its name derives from the Old Norse of Kvi and Hagi, which means the enclosure of the sheep. Whaw is situated 2 miles southeast of Swanasit Quarry.

Sleightholme

Locality

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Sleightholme is a secluded hamlet on a dead end road in County Durham, England. It lies beside Sleightholme Beck, a tributary of the River Greta. The nearest town is Bowes, 4 miles away. Sleightholme is situated 2½ miles north of Swanasit Quarry.