Finedon Top Lodge Quarry

Finedon Top Lodge Quarry is a small site near Wellingborough covering about 0.9 hectares, where the rock walls display distinct geological layers from the Middle Jurassic period. The exposed strata show limestone, sandstone, and ironstone in sequence, revealing the layered structure that formed millions of years ago.

Extraction began in the 1860s when the site supplied ironstone to local steelworks serving industrial centers across the region. Operations continued through the mid-twentieth century, with a tramway system built specifically to transport the mined material to factories.

The quarry serves as a reference point for geological studies, containing the Wellingborough Member sequence that defines regional rock formations in Northamptonshire.

The site sits on private property and is not open to casual visitors, so you cannot walk freely through the quarry itself. If you wish to examine the geological features closely for research purposes, you will need to contact the owners directly to request permission.

A shallow pond formed at the base of the quarry cliff after generations of extraction, serving as a subtle reminder of how much rock was removed. This water body naturally accumulates as groundwater seeps into the excavated depression, partially hiding the lower rock layers beneath the surface.

GPS coordinates: 52.32000,-0.64200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24