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Site of Quarry, depicted from the 1st edition OS map onwards. On the 1st edition OS map, it is shown as a small group of quarry pits with 3 small buildings on the west side of the original route of the Dundee and Newtyle railway line, with further pits to the south, and gravel pits to the south east (on the east side of the railway line). By the 2nd edition OS map, the quarry has expanded significantly, crossing into part of the area occupied by the former railway line. The Dundee and Newtyle railway line is shown at this time following a new route to the west and south of the quarry. A much larger quarry pit has been opened on the west side of the site, the early buildings appear to survive, but with a number of large buildings to the south along with at least 5 cranes and a smithy. Part of the former railway line remains in use, leading south from the quarry to sidings and a the Dundee and newtyle branch line. By the 3rd edition OS map of the circa 1940s, new pits have been opened to the north and new larger buildings added at the south end of the site. The railway line has accordingly been extended further north to service this new pits. The stone from Leoch Quarry is described as a good sandstone of bluish-grey colour. It was noted as a sandstone which 'does not weather readily', and was used in various locations including the usher Hall (Edinburgh), the Glasgow Art Galleries, Gleneagles Hotel (Perthshire), Mandal Town Hall (norway) as well in and around Dundee, including the City Chambers. The Dundee Directory of 1878-1879 notes two Leoch Quarry Masters, David and Peter Batchelor, residing in the Lochee area. A second quarry, named on OS maps as Fallaws Quarry (NO33NE0038), was opened up on the east side of the railway line by the time of the 2nd edition OS map. It is shown as disused by the 3rd edition OS map.
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NO33NE0036 - LEOCH QUARRY