Clay quarry and brickworks in Aldridge, West Midlands. The clay here is known as 'Etruria marl' which lies above coal seams. The clay is believed to b

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Clay quarry and brickworks in Aldridge, West Midlands. The clay here is known as 'Etruria marl' which lies above coal seams. The clay is believed to be a result of the decomposition of the basaltic rocks.

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