Cotswold is limestone (oolitic?). Were they were making roof tiles from it?
Christine Buckley
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From: "Alison Maloney" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 9:34 AM
Subject: Oxfordshire "slate" mines
> Quick dig into the local history section reveals that what was mined at
> Stonesfield was Cotswold stone which was known locally as "Stonesfield
> slates". Haven't got a clue what Cotswold stone is tho. Limestone?
>
> Alison
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