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Beruser Limestone Quarry Nature Reserve

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Beruser Limestone Quarry Nature Reserve

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  • Location: Berweiler, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

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    September 2, 2021

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    “Beruser Limestone Quarry” nature reserve

    The site of the former Röchling limestone quarry, which was operated until the post-war period, was officially designated as a nature reserve “Beruser Kalksteinbruch” by …
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    August 22, 2021

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    Supplying the Völklingen Ironworks from limestone quarries in Lorraine became uneconomical due to rising transport costs. Therefore, this limestone quarry was acquired in 1912, expanded to 50 hectares and equipped with a transport cable car.
    The limestone mining was stopped in 1950 and the lime kiln was operated until 1961.
    In 1983 the area was declared a nature reserve.
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    September 2, 2021

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    Old Röchling limestone quarry

    As the ironworks industry on the Saar became increasingly stronger at the beginning of the last century, the need for lime also increased. The lime supply …
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    View of Merten – View of Lorraine loop from Merten

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    Elevation 350 m

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    Location: Berweiler, Forbach-Bolchen, Great East, France

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