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Query #22 - Holy Stone
08/07/1933
I understand that the stone called "Holy Stone" used in the Navy and mercantile service for deck scrubbing is obtained from some local quarry. Where is this quarry situated and how did it obtain its name "Holy" A. B., Watchet.
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15/07/1933
This stone, used in the Navy, etc., for scrubbing purposes is a by-product of the Farleigh Stone Quarry, near Bath. It is soft stone, unsuitable for other uses. I believe the local Stone Firms are contemplating the erection of lime kilns to make use of the large quantities of waste stone. Corsham.