Longhoughton Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in north Northumberland in North East England. The site is a now disused quarry which yielded whinstone, a hard dark rock associated in Northumberland with the Whin Sill.[1][2]

Longhoughton Quarry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Longhoughton Quarry is located in Northumberland
Longhoughton Quarry
Location within Northumberland
LocationNorthumberland
Grid referenceNU229152
Coordinates55°25′50″N 1°38′12″W / 55.430663°N 1.636646°W / 55.430663; -1.636646
InterestGeological
Area6.7 hectares (17 acres)
Notification1968
Location mapDEFRA MAGIC map
Natural England website

Location and natural features

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Longhoughton Quarry is situated 0.9 miles (1.4 km) west of Longhoughton, a coastal village in Northumberland. The SSSI covers an area of 6.7 hectares (17 acres). The quarry displays intrusions of the igneous rock dolerite beneath a Great Limestone stratum, and shows variously the incorporation of blocks of sedimentary rock; baking of sedimentary rock, and the delineation of ancient watercourses.[1][2]

The condition of Longhoughton Quarry was judged to be favourable in 2009.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "MAGIC Map Application - Longhoughton Quarry". DEFRA MAGIC Map. DEFRA.
  2. ^ a b "Longhoughton Quarry SSSI Citation" (PDF). Natural England.
  3. ^ "Condition of SSSI Units for Site Colour Heugh and Bowden Doors". Natural England. 26 June 2012.
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