The Old Ruminator
Well-known member
Poulton Quarry
Bradford on Avon
BA15 1LT
Auction Guide Price ?15,000 to ?25,000*
Description
Poulton Quarry, also known as St Katherine's
Quarry, presents possibly one of the most
unusual properties that we have had the
pleasure of offering for sale for some time and
we are delighted to be able to offer a piece of
real local history.
Poulton Quarry was used as a limestone quarry
during the 1800s, and possibly before. Since
the removal of stone became unviable the
quarry fulfilled other roles including acting as
an air raid shelter for the local school during
WWII and more recently used for producing
mushrooms.
The site consists of a network of underground
rooms and pillars which vary in height and
width and there have been some supporting
brick columns with steel RSJ beams installed
along the quarry. Please note that apart from
the entrance area there is no over ground land
included in the sale.
Access
Access to the quarry is via a right of way over
the private car park of Kennet Gardens, with
and without vehicles, for the purposes of
unloading and then a pedestrian access
leading from the parking area to the quarry
entrance. Full details of the access will be
contained in the auction pack.
Viewings
Due to the nature of the site and to ensure the
safety of those viewing and Cooper and
Tanner colleagues there are strict instructions
with regard to arranging viewings and we ask
that these are followed. No children will be
allowed on site, without exception. Viewers will
be allotted a time slot for their viewing and
those who miss their time cannot be
guaranteed a viewing. Viewings will be
accompanied onto and off the site and a
member of staff will remain with you at all times.
Hard hats and hi viz jackets will be provided
and we ask that suitable foot wear is worn.
Please note that there is limited parking in the
area and so we ask that you park in the car
park adjacent to the canal (nearest postcode
BA15 1BX) and walk to the site
Services: There are no services currently
connected and buyers must rely on their own
enquiries.
Completion
Completion has been set for Thursday 10
th
October or earlier by arrangement.
Solicitors
Saunders Roberts, Evesham
Patrick Boyd acting. Tel: 01386 442558
Local Council: Wiltshire Council
Buyers Lot Charge
?500 inclusive of VAT per lot to be paid to Cooper
and Tanner at the fall of the hammer