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Dorset Quarry
Thrill-seekers will love the adrenaline rush of diving off the giant slabs of marble into a pool of clear, seemingly never-ending waters below.
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Dorset Quarry Details
Thrill-seekers will love the adrenaline rush of diving off the giant slabs of marble into a pool of clear, seemingly never-ending waters below. Dating back to 1785, this was once the countries first marble quarry, although it has become a popular spot for swimmers starting in the 1920s. The marble here has been used in numerous influential buildings, including the New York Public Library, the Memorial Continental Hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Brown University.
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