Cloud_Quarry

Cloud Quarry

Cloud Quarry

Disused quarry in Somerset, England

Cloud Quarry (grid reference ST630577) was a quarry near Temple Cloud, in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset, England.

The Shadow factory from above

During World War II a factory was built in the disused quarry to make wings and tail planes for Lancaster bombers. Parnell was the company who moved here after their Yate factory was bombed. The roof was painted blue in an attempt to fool German bombers into thinking it was water in a quarry. The factory is now used for light industry and workshops including a trapeze school.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Temple Cloud circus performer wants YOU to join her show". Somerset Guardian. 6 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015.

51.3179°N 2.5318°W / 51.3179; -2.5318


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