Vallis Quarries


Limestone Quarry
Worked from 1860s

Dec 13th, 2025 from ilt by ilt



Mendip Hills
Vallis Vale
51.2411957, -2.3525071
ST 7549 4917
Private Land
#29,281


Extensive area of limestone quarries used to produce roadstone and a small quantity for lime burning. Initially output was carried by road.
The Somerset Quarrying Company began working here in 1893/4.
Later served by an internal tramway to proceesing mills at Hapsford and onwards to the mainline rail network.



Several public RoWs






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