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This controversial quarry, sometimes known as Backdale Quarry, has been a subject of legal dispute since 1952 when permissions to mine were first granted. Although it has had other owners, it is currently in the possession of Bleaklow Industries. In proceedings which progressed to the European court and after years of legal wrangling it was finally judged in November 2010 that excessive limestone quarrying in the Peak District is illegal, bringing to an end the desecration of Longstone Edge.