| P number: | P000101 |
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| Old photograph number: | C03607 |
| Caption: | Corncockle Quarry, Lochmaben. Dumfriesshire. A close-up view showing the method of splitting the sandstone using the 'chisel wedge' method. |
| Description: | Corncockle Quarry, Lochmaben. Dumfriesshire. A close-up view showing the method of splitting the sandstone using the 'chisel wedge' method. The wedges are partially driven into the block of sandstone. The profile of the large sledge or striking hammer is clearly seen. |
| Date taken: | Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT 1937 |
| Photographer: | Fisher, W.D. |
| Copyright statement: | Crown |
| Acknowledgment: | This image was digitized with grant-in-aid from SCRAN the Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network |
| X longitude/easting: | 308500 |
| Y latitude/northing: | 586500 |
| Coordinate reference system, ESPG code: | 27700 (OSGB 1936 / British National Grid) |
| Orientation: | Landscape |
| Size: | 228.41 KB; 1000 x 726 pixels; 85 x 61 mm (print at 300 DPI); 265 x 192 mm (screen at 96 DPI); |
| Average Rating: | Not yet rated |
| Categories: | Best of BGS Images/ Images from the archives |
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