Stonesby Quarry Explained

Stonesby Quarry
Aos:	Leicestershire
Interest:	Biological
Area:	3.2ha
Notifydate:	1983
Map:	Magic Map

Stonesby Quarry is a 3.2ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Stonesby and Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire.^{[1] [2]} It is part of a 4 hectare nature reserve managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.^[3]

This site on Jurassic Lincolnshire Limestone has grassland with diverse herb species, such as autumn gentian, cowslip, dwarf thistle, small scabious, pyramidal orchid and clustered bellflower.^[4]

A public footpath from Waltham on the Wolds goes through the site.^[2]

References

52.817°N -0.796°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Stonesby Quarry . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 November 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Stonesby Quarry. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 November 2017.
3. Web site: Stonesby Quarry . Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust . 16 November 2017.
4. Web site: Stonesby Quarry citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 November 2017.