Meldon Quarry, Granite quarry in Devon, England
The Meldon Quarry spans across 200 acres of land at the northern edge of Dartmoor, featuring steep rock faces and exposed granite formations.
Established in 1897, the quarry supplied track ballast for the London and South Western Railway, producing 340,000 tons of material annually by 1953.
Generations of local railway workers and quarrymen developed specialized skills in extracting and processing the high-quality granite from this location.
Visitors accessing the quarry should wear protective gear and sturdy footwear, as the terrain contains loose stones and steep inclines.
The geological composition of Meldon produces stones with superior durability compared to materials found in other regions of the British railway network.
Location: Devon
GPS coordinates: 50.71592,-4.02589
Latest update: April 6, 2025 20:46
Okehampton Castle
2 km
Meldon Viaduct
660 m
Yes Tor
2.7 km
Museum of Dartmoor Life
3 km
Town Hall
3 km
Church of All Saints
2.7 km
Fice's Well And Cross
2.4 km
Chapel Of St James
3.1 km
White Hart Hotel
3 km
13, Fore Street
3.1 km
14, Fore Street
3.1 km
Lloyds Bank
3 km
Chimney About 50 Metres West North West Of Town Mill
3 km
Churchyard Cross Immediately West Of All Saints Church
2.7 km
Town Mill
3 km
Meldon Reservoir
1.7 km
Chalet Treloar
2.7 km
Brock's Almshouses
2.7 km
5, West Street
3 km
Darley House Including Front Garden Area Railings And Piers
2.9 km
Stone cross adjoining Fitz or Fice's Well
2.4 km
Sourton Down Cross
2.8 km
26-38, Station Road
2.8 km
Wayside cross in the garden hedge of Southcott Cottage, at a crossroads called Southcott Cross
3 km
Footbridge About 30 Metres West Of Chimney At Town Mill
3 km
1 and 3, West Street
3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside St James's Church, Fore Street
3.1 km
Round cairn and shelter 140m north west of Yes Tor summit
2.6 kmReviews
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