Batts Combe Quarry, Limestone quarry in Cheddar, England.
The quarry extracts limestone containing 99 percent carbonate of calcium and magnesium, producing approximately 4,000 tonnes of material each day for construction purposes.
The site reveals evidence of Bronze Age field systems, indicating human activity in the area long before industrial operations began in the early twentieth century.
The quarry maintains connections with Wells Cathedral School through collaborative wildlife monitoring projects, particularly focusing on dormouse populations in adjacent woodland areas.
The facility operates from Monday to Friday between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with controlled blasting activities occurring two to three times monthly.
The limestone extracted from Batts Combe supplies materials for the construction of Hinkley Point C Power station, making it essential for regional infrastructure development.
Location: Cheddar
GPS coordinates: 51.29160,-2.77579
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:03
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