Hobbs Quarry SSSI, Shepton Mallet, Protected geological site in Shepton Mallet, England.
The limestone quarry contains exposed rock formations that showcase early Jurassic transgression and Carboniferous limestone deposits across its 0.5-hectare area.
Natural England designated Hobbs Quarry as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984 to protect its geological features for research and education.
The quarry serves as an educational resource for geologists, scientists, and students studying the geological evolution of Somerset and the Mendip Hills region.
Located behind a builders merchants yard at grid reference ST622446, visitors need to contact Natural England before planning their research visits.
The quarry displays steeply-dipping Carboniferous Limestone overlaid by flat-lying Downside Stone formations from the early Jurassic period.
GPS coordinates: 51.19940,-2.54238
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:21
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