Windsor Hill Quarry, Geological research site in Shepton Mallet, England
Windsor Hill Quarry extends across 0.8 hectares of limestone formations, featuring distinct rock stratifications and notable fossil deposits at the summit of Ham Woods valley.
The quarry operated as an industrial site connected to the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway until 1957, when the railway sidings were permanently removed.
Scientists and researchers frequently examine the quarry's geological features to study regional rock formations and analyze preserved fossil specimens.
Visitors can access the quarry through a public footpath, with parking available in a small lay-by at the top of the bridle path from Bowlish.
The site contains examples of the tritylodont Oligokyphus, contributing substantial evidence to the study of extinct mammal species.
GPS coordinates: 51.20380,-2.55246
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:32
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