Dartmoor has a fascinating industrial past and its myriad disused quarries are some of the clearest evidence. Just to the east of the phenomenal Haytor Rocks, lies Haytor Quarry. Part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, this quarry is quite difficult to find, as it’s tucked away well out of sight if you’re just rambling about.

The granite removed from the quarry was transported on the granite tramway which ran from Haytor, through the enormous Stover family estate to be taken to the Channel via the Stover canal and shipped.

The quarry also resides in an area with plenty of evidence of ancient human habitation, with Bronze Age hut circles dotted around the immediate region.

Cathrin

August 15, 2024

Here you can admire beautiful water lilies, a beautiful photo opportunity.

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auco

May 4, 2015

An old quarry with a small lake.

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Location: Ilsington, Teignbridge, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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