Gurney Slade quarry, Limestone quarry in Somerset, England.
Gurney Slade quarry in Somerset displays pale to dark grey Carboniferous Limestone beneath overlying Triassic breccias and marls across its extensive grounds. The exposed rock layers reveal the geological history of the region.
Extraction began in the mid-18th century, and Francis Flower and Sons took over in 1928 for lime-burning operations. The site later developed into modern commercial production.
The quarry gave its name to a British television series from 1960 and remains tied to the industrial heritage of the Mendip Hills region. This connection links the site to mid-century British popular culture.
The site is operated by Morris and Perry Ltd and produces aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and agricultural lime. Visitors should arrange access in advance as this is an active working facility.
The quarry contains striking vertical sediment-filled fissures known as Neptunian Dykes formed by natural geological processes. An angular unconformity between Carboniferous Limestone and Lower Jurassic rock layers is also visible on site.
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