Doulting Stone Quarry

Doulting Stone Quarry is a limestone extraction site in Somerset that produces high-quality oolitic stone formed during the middle Jurassic period. The quarry operates as an active facility providing cut stone for various building and restoration projects.

Quarrying here began during Roman times and supplied stone for major projects including Glastonbury Abbey and the west front of Wells Cathedral. This long history of extraction demonstrates the stone's importance for significant building works across the centuries.

Doulting stone shaped the way buildings look across Somerset for centuries, becoming part of the region's identity. You can see it in the facades of old houses and churches that define the local landscape.

The quarry is located in Doulting, Somerset, and remains an active working site where operations continue. Since it is an operating facility, visitors should check in advance about access and viewing possibilities.

The stone formed in ancient shallow coastal waters, creating a visible geological boundary between the oolite layers and the older Carboniferous limestone underneath. This boundary can be observed in the quarry walls, revealing the conditions that existed millions of years ago.

GPS coordinates: 51.19020,-2.50158

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45