Linton Quarry is owned by Linton Parish Council. Linton Quarry is one of a series of quarries found in the village of Gorsley. Quarrying here finished during the early 20th century and the site was then used as a sawmill. Since commercial activities finished within the quarry it has become a wildlife haven. It is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
The geology of Linton Quarry dates to the Silurian period of time and spans in age from 428 million years ago to 416 million years ago. The Quarry contains the most accessible and best-documented Silurian aged rocks in the area, and hence is not only unique but also very important to the geological community.
Further information is available from: Earth Heritage Trust, and Natural England’s citation.
The Parish Council is always keen to hear from volunteers who would be willing to help keep the quarry managed to allow access to visitors. Please contact the Clerk in the first place.
Over the winter months of 2022 the Community Service team did a fantastic job of cutting back several years of rough growth in the centre of the quarry. Rushes, bracken, and brambles were swept away and the Parish Council is most grateful for all this work.
In March 2022 a volunteer team from the Climate Change Group went in and raked up as much of the remaining cuttings and brash as possible in accordance with advice received from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. Allowing the fallen material to rot back into the ground enriches the soil so that the valuable wild flowers are overwhelmed by vigorous less attractive growth. Thank you all. We look forward to a summer of flowers and happy insects.
Volunteer raking party March 2022