King Barrow Quarry, Nature reserve and former quarry in Isle of Portland, England.
The reserve extends across 12.2 hectares of limestone terrain, featuring rocky slopes, grassy areas, and sheltered gullies in the north-east section of Tophill.
During the 19th century quarrying operations, workers discovered numerous Roman artifacts, though many were lost due to insufficient preservation methods at the time.
The site contains industrial heritage elements including a quarryman's shelter, tramway tracks, and a tunnel that connected to the Merchant's Railway system.
Visitors can access the reserve through Yeates Road off Easton Lane, with paths connecting to the South West Coast Path network.
The abandoned quarry holds populations of blue butterflies and contains fossilized tree remains near the main road, displaying the geological layers of the region.
GPS coordinates: 50.55520,-2.43600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:33
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