A historic stone mine has reopened in Wiltshire after being taken over by new owners.
The Park Lane Quarry, at Brockleaze near Corsham, reopened on July 1 after it was bought by stone supplier Stoneworld in May.
The quarry had been shut for a year before the sale went through but is now operational, a development which Stoneworld says could create jobs around Corsham for years.
Park Lane Quarry dates back to the 1880s and lay dormant for decades before it was reopened in the 2010s with excavation and the installation of modern equipment.
The mine is an important source of Bath Stone, which has shaped the architecture of the nearby city.
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Stoneworld says there is an increasing market for the material and the quarry will supply it for “generations to come.”
The firm is extracting Bath Stone to export it to architects, builders, and conservation specialists across the country.
A Stoneworld spokesperson said: “With the increased demand for British stone in British projects to reduce the miles that stone travels, there are exciting times ahead for Bath Stone production.
“We believe there is a bright future for this industry, providing local employment in the Corsham area for years to come.”
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