Croft and Huncote Quarry

The 35.3-hectare quarry features exposed igneous tonalite rocks with distinct geological formations that reveal mineralized manganese deposits throughout the landscape.

Established as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1986, the quarry contains 452-million-year-old rocks from the Ordovician period.

Scientists and researchers regularly visit this location to study the geological features that document the formation of continental crust beneath central England.

The quarry maintains restricted access policies as private land, requiring visitors to obtain permission and follow safety protocols before entering the premises.

Natural England monitors this quarry's geological formations, which include an uncommon combination of Ordovician tonalite and Triassic manganese deposits.

GPS coordinates: 52.56300,-1.24700

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:24