Finedon Top Lodge Quarry, Geological quarry in Wellingborough, England.
The 0.9-hectare quarry contains exposed layers of limestone, sandstone, and ironstone from the Middle Jurassic period, spanning 168 to 166 million years ago.
The site operated from the 1860s through the mid-twentieth century, supplying ironstone to the Wellingborough and Corby Steelworks through a dedicated tramway system.
The quarry serves as a reference point for geological studies, containing the Wellingborough Member sequence that defines regional rock formations in Northamptonshire.
While the quarry sits on private land without public access, researchers can request permission to examine the geological features and fossil deposits.
A linear pond at the base of the quarry cliff reflects the extensive excavation history while partially concealing the lower geological strata.
GPS coordinates: 52.32000,-0.64200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:19
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