Flooded slate quarry

The quarry was started in 1745 and the introduction of steam pumps in 1842 meant they could quarry to a depth of 250 feet below sea level with only a narrow wall of rock holding back the sea, This wall was breached during a storm in 1881 and brought end to slate quarrying at Ellenabeich. Isle of Seil.

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For the Sight and Sound Group a song by the Quarrymen, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4_LMMKq8Hw

Maria, Diana Australis, Stormlizard, ColRam and 40 other people have particularly liked this photo

55 comments - The latest ones

HappySnapper

Beautiful depth of colour Roger and all the fine details pin sharp. good work.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Thank you Maurice, lack of pollution is one of the beauties of this coast

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Nice view and a brilliant reflection, good composition Roger.

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7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Terrific comments Dave, Thank you.

7 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbes photo, vue et reflets. Nicole.

7 years ago.

Josiane Dirickx ^club

Très beau

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Josiane Dirickx ^club

Thank you Josiane,

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very kind Nicole, Many thanks.

7 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

nice view, wonderful reflections

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Thank you Mario, very much appreciated

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Nacer H

Superbe photo avec de beaux reflets !

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Nacer H

Generous comments, thank you.

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Absolutely gorgeous... just like being there. I can even smell the fresh air. :)

What a treat to hear this recording too. Thanks, Roger!

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very generous Karen , thank you,
A place that stays with you for ever and I guess the fact that I remembered the Quarrymen shows my age a bit.

7 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Superb view, Roger ! Happy Sunday *****************

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie-claire, a regular location.

7 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

7 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Very beautiful with the nice reflections, Roger !

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich,

7 years ago.

Karp Panta

Muy linda escena. Gran foto !!!

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Karp Panta

Very kind Karp, many thanks.

7 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

un endroit plein de charme

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you Dan a lovely area.

7 years ago.

Puzzler4879

Great image, Roger, and a fascinating story. Thanks for both!

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Puzzler4879

Very generous comments John, many thanks.

7 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Une très belle vue ici !
Belle fin de jour Roger.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you Jocelyne, very kind.

7 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A wonderfully composed image. I really love the rocks in the foreground leading us into the shot. The reflections are brilliant. It all looks pretty stunning in the sunshine.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Many thanks Keith I included the foreground because it shows the slate strata and the sun sure helps.

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

A lovely landscape, Roger, with beautiful light and a magical reflection. Cheers, Joe

7 years ago.

Zulma

Quite an impressive place Roger. Thank you my friend.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Zulma

Very kind, Thank you.

7 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Excellent framing. Love the reflections and great colours. A spot-on musical match for 'Sight and Sound' :-)

Thank you, Roger, for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thank you Roger, shows my age remembering the Quarrymen.

7 years ago.

slgwv ^club

Great color and reflection. I guess it wasn't cost-effective to try to pump out the quarry back in the day?

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to slgwv ^club

Thanks Steve, from what I have read the quarry was a!most worked out by the time of the ingress.

7 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Gorgeous capture!

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7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William.

7 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Picture postcard perfect Roger.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Very kind Jaap, Thank you.

7 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

most beautiful.
Have a great day

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annmarie.

7 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Beautifully taken and love those reflections. Fascinating history and a great link.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George, another of those places that I find fascinating

7 years ago.

Jeff Farley

Wonderful reflections and a beautiful shot Roger.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Jeff.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very generous, Thank you

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Smashing PoV and lovely reflections Roger.

Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Very generous Doug, many thanks.

7 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Much more picturesque as it is now I would think Roger, but sad for all the quarry workers of the time! Beautiful shot.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Really appreciated Rosa, not convinced I would have been happy working 250 feet down with the sea at risk of breaking in.

7 years ago.

Stormlizard ^club

Fantastic photo Roger.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Stormlizard ^club

Thank you John, perfect weather conditions for once.

6 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

lovely photo. The last time I was there it was a wet and windy day and my girlfriend sensibly wouldn't get out if the car BUT she missed seeing a dog Otter playing about in the waves :-)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Colin, I visit quite regularly but must confess to choosing the time carefully

6 years ago.

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