Cliffe Hill Quarry, Geological quarry in Stanton-under-Bardon, Leicestershire, England.
The quarry spans 19.2 hectares on the western outskirts of Markfield, featuring exposed volcanic and sedimentary Charnian rocks from the Precambrian period.
Natural England designated Cliffe Hill Quarry as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1990, highlighting the geological significance of its rock formations.
The quarry supplied minerals to local industries, providing employment opportunities to generations of residents in the surrounding Leicestershire communities.
The quarry remains private land with restricted access, operating under specific hours and maintaining current extraction activities until its planned closure in 2042.
A distinctive form of diorite found at the location received the name markfieldite, derived from the adjacent village of Markfield.
GPS coordinates: 52.69100,-1.30000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:01
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