At its centre is Whitley Lane, a narrow, country road signposted as unsuitable for heavy vehicles.

And along which, on around eight occasions every day, gigantic eight-wheel lorries shift tons of stone.

A situation that it is claimed has been exacerbated by an expansion at the quarry.

According to the residents, what would be a quiet country track, is, as a result, being slowly obliterated.

They say stone walls have been damaged, potholes are forming and that vibrations are theatening a 17th century grade II listed barn.

And that they feel in danger every time they come face to face with these giant vehicles as they squeeze along the lane.

Roy Taylor, who owns the quarry, acknowledges there is a recommendation that the road is not suitable. But he explains that he is not breaking the law.

Given the level of feeling, one might have imagined the authorities would have stepped in. But a Calderdale Council spokesperson admits that access rights have existed since the quarry first opened and there is no other route these vehicles can take.

Only one solution would appear acceptable to either side given that Mr Taylor has a business to run. That would be to organise some other kind of access more suitable to the size of vehicle travelling to and from the quarry.

Until then it is likely the uncomfortable stand-off along Whitley Lane will continue. With neither side prepared, even if it were possible, to budge an inch.