Kettleness Alum Quarry

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Lythe

Kettleness Alum Quarry

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Kettleness Alum Quarry

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Location: Lythe, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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August 17, 2023

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The headland at Kettle Ness was once quarried for alum, a chemical that was used in printing, paint and tanning industries. From this point, you will also get impressive views to the west along the coast, and of Runswick Bay in the distance.

RichD

October 13, 2024

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Lots more history of these alum works at hidden-teesside.co.uk/2008/05/11/kettleness-alum-works

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Lythe, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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