The history of slate quarrying at Kirkby stretches back to the 17th Century. Much has changed - but the craft of riving, splitting slate along its natural grain with just a hammer and chisel - remains the best way to allow the rock to produce Burlington blue/grey slates of the highest quality. They’re prized for their strength, longevity and natural elegance - and continue to be the material of choice for heritage, conservation and prestige projects across the UK. #craftedbytime #cumbria #madein

The wedge and chisel quarrying method wouldn’t be able to create these massive quarrying feats #cosmicsummit #history #science #quarry #quarrying #architecture #archaeology #humanhistory #aswanquarry | Cosmic Summit