Quality Limestone — Heritage and History

The Northern Viaducts – Upper Eden Valley

November 19, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Starting at Hartley Quarry on the outskirts of Kirkby Stephen the history trail follows the trackbed of the former Stainmore Railway crossing the two … [Read more...]

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