Torr Works, Limestone quarry in East Cranmore, Somerset, England.
The quarry spans 205 hectares, with 60 hectares landscaped to blend with the surrounding Mendip Hills countryside and geological formations.
Foster Yeoman acquired the quarry in 1958 and named it Torr Works in 1970, honoring Chief Engineer Ron Torr who modernized the operation.
The site integrates educational visits and tours, enabling students and professionals to understand limestone extraction and geological processes in Somerset.
Torr Works produces 7.5 million tonnes of limestone annually, transporting materials via Mendip Rail directly from the quarrying location.
The quarry reveals an angular unconformity where pale grey Carboniferous Limestone meets horizontal beds of Jurassic oolitic limestone.
GPS coordinates: 51.19980,-2.43791
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:08
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