Some gravel extraction still takes place along the valley's basin.
The parish is largely agricultural, although gravel extraction continues to the west.
Much of the site was destroyed in the 1950s and 60s when the Common's new owners carried out large-scale gravel extraction works.
During the mid 20th century much of the marsh was given over to gravel extraction.
During debates on gravel extraction he could be seen flicking through its pages.
These are the results of gravel extraction during previous decades.
The park was established after gravel extraction ended in 1977.
It is a single meadow within an area of gravel extraction and reclamation.
Again, unfortunately, these features have been destroyed by gravel extraction.
Part of this former meadow land was used for gravel extraction.