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Mr and Mrs Gotobed, Roslyn Pits, Ely, 1880s. (MoC44/70)

Roswell (Roslyn) Pits, Ely

History of Roswell Pits

Roswell Pits, originally Roswell or Roslyn Hills, were excavated for clay needed to embank rivers in the area.

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