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BEER QUARRY CAVES
EAST DEVON
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Part of Englands only
Natural World Heritage Site
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73.5 acres of underground space cut
out entirely by hand over a period of
almost 2000 years
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The only machinery ever used in the
quarry was hand-operated cranes
like the one above
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Beer Stone was transported hundreds of miles on
horse-drawn wagons, and by barges around the coast
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BEER STONECRAFT
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Beer Stone was used extensively in the building of
Exeter Cathedral.
Each of the above items have been hand-crafted
from genuine Beer Stone. Made by a craftsman
working in Beer Village, only a short distance from
the entrance to the underground quarry which has
been worked since Roman times.
No two items are identical, each forming its own
unique link with Britain's architectural heritage.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BEER STONE,
OR THE HISTORY OF BEER VILLAGE
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EAST DEVON JURASSIC COAST
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www.seatonmuseum.co.uk
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Roman coin and pottery found in quarry
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www.exeterviews.co.uk
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Beer Stone bowl made by John Scott. Presented by
the village of Beer to HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11
on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee. Her majesty is the
second member of the Royal Family to own a piece of John's
work. HRH. Prince of Wales has a Beer Stone goblet at
St. James' Palace
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This web site has been highly
recommended by SCHOOLZONE for
educational use on behalf of the
Department of Education and Skills
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www.schoolzone.co.uk
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www.essentialdevon.com
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www.barrelobeer.co.uk
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www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com
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