Hidden in the rolling hills of Derbyshire is The unfinished house . With its odd fusty smells
The quarry was opened in 1789 by the Gell family, in 1791/2 they had Via Gellia Road built to connect the quarry to the wharf at Cromford. Via Gellia, mean Gells Road. By 1850 the quarry was
producing 100,00 tons of fluxing stone plus some decorative stone for Chatsworth House and Westminister Hall. In 1920 during the depression, the quarry was one of a few still working as it became a
major contractor to supply the Imperial War Grave Commission with head stones for the service men and women of the First World War. In February of 1928, the Prince of Wales (who later became King
George), visited the mason's shed on site that were carving the head stones.
It's called Hopton Wood No.2 because before this quarry was opened, the family operated a quarry called Hopton Wood on the other side of the road.
It's called Hopton Wood No.2 because before this quarry was opened, the family operated a quarry called Hopton Wood on the other side of the road.
Hopton quarry
