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Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Rogerley Quarry | Quarry (Active) |
| Stanhope | Civil Parish |
| County Durham | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
Rogerley Quarry, Weardale, County Durham, England, UK
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
54° 44' 14'' North , 1° 58' 59'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Active) - last checked 2018
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frosterley | 636 (2017) | 2.0km |
| Stanhope | 1,602 (2017) | 2.6km |
| Wolsingham | 2,503 (2017) | 6.5km |
| Tow Law | 2,138 (2017) | 10.9km |
| Castleside | 4,881 (2017) | 12.7km |
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A 19th-century limestone quarry now being actively exploited for commercial mineral specimen extraction. The Rogerley Mine is an underground fluorite specimen mine, with the entrance within the old quarry walls.
Rogerley Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Wear Valley district of west County Durham, England. It lies on the edge of the valley of the River Wear, alongside the A689 road, about 1 km upriver from the village of Frosterley.
The site is a disused quarry and has been designated as of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review as a key site for sedimentological studies. The quarry exhibits a long section of basal Namurian sandstones which derive from riverine sedimentation. The quarry face intersects the ancient river channel at right angles, allowing the lateral changes in deposition across the channel to be clearly seen.
Named for the nearby Rogerley Hall and Estate. Records existed in the 12th century, deriving from the name "Roger" and "leah", an Old English term for a settlement in a forest clearing.
Rogerley Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Wear Valley district of west County Durham, England. It lies on the edge of the valley of the River Wear, alongside the A689 road, about 1 km upriver from the village of Frosterley.
The site is a disused quarry and has been designated as of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review as a key site for sedimentological studies. The quarry exhibits a long section of basal Namurian sandstones which derive from riverine sedimentation. The quarry face intersects the ancient river channel at right angles, allowing the lateral changes in deposition across the channel to be clearly seen.
Named for the nearby Rogerley Hall and Estate. Records existed in the 12th century, deriving from the name "Roger" and "leah", an Old English term for a settlement in a forest clearing.
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| ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Locality: West Cross Cut Pocket Zone, Rogerley Mine, Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK References: https://www.ukminingventures.com/rogerley.htmlIdentification: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Diana Maria Mine, Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK Rogerley Mine, Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK Rat Tail Pocket, Rogerley Mine, Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK Snowstorm Pocket, Diana Maria Mine, Rogerley Quarry, Stanhope, County Durham, England, UK ? (more information) |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 17 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Localities: Reported from at least 63 localities in this region. Habit: Cubic, often with interpenetrant twins Colour: Green, Purple Fluorescence: Strong purple fluorescence, even in daylight Description: The Fluorite is currently (2003) being mined commercially by UK Mining Ventures. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) References: |
| ⓘ Greenockite Formula: CdS |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: |
| ⓘ Hydrocerussite Formula: Pb3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 References: |
| ⓘ 'Petroleum' References: |
| ⓘ 'Petroleum var. Bitumen' References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 25 localities in this region. |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 |
| ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS |
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Greenockite | 2.CB.45 | CdS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.FD.10 | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
| ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Hydrocerussite | 5.BE.10 | Pb3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Petroleum var. Bitumen' | - | |
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| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogerley_Quarry |
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| Wikidata ID: | Q7359243 |
Localities in this Region
- England
- County Durham
- Stanhope
- Rogerley Quarry
- Diana Maria Mine
- 4th of July Pocket
- Autumn Pocket
- Buster Pocket
- Bypass Pocket
- Emerald Peaks Pocket
- Frosterley Pocket
- Galena Pocket
- Graeber Jones Pocket
- Greedy Hog Pocket
- Green Hill Pocket
- Green Sugar Pocket
- Gushing Water Pocket
- Honey Bear Pocket
- Midnight Oil Pocket
- Milky Way Pocket
- Northern Flats Pocket
- November Gem Pocket
- Papa's Pocket
- Pavel's Pocket
- Pocket 42
- Purple Haze Pocket
- Pyjama Pocket
- Queen of Green Pocket
- River Catcher Vein
- Smoky Rabbit Pocket
- Snowstorm Pocket
- Supernova Pocket
- Sutcliffe and Greenbank veins intersection
- Diana Maria Mine
- Rogerley Quarry
- Stanhope
- County Durham
- England
- County Durham
- Stanhope
- Rogerley Quarry
- Diana Maria Mine
- Sutcliffe and Greenbank veins intersection
- Timber Pocket
- Truffle Pig Pocket
- Weardale Heather Pocket
- Why-Aye Pocket
- Yum Yum Pocket
- Rogerley Mine
- Beadle Pocket
- Birthday Pocket
- Black Sheep Pocket
- Blue Bell Pocket
- Bluebirds Pocket Zone No. 1
- Bluebirds Pocket Zone No. 2
- Corner Pocket
- Cousin Jack Pocket
- Crushed Zone
- Dipper Pocket
- Dodgy Bugger Pocket
- High Pocket
- Jewel Box Pocket
- Northeast Cross Cut No. 1
- Penny's Pocket Zone
- Purple Pocket
- Rat Hole Pocket
- Rat Tail Pocket
- Solstice Pocket
- The Tube
- Weasel Pocket
- West Cross Cut
- West Cross Cut Pocket Zone
- Wolfie Pocket
- Diana Maria Mine
- Rogerley Quarry
- Stanhope
- County Durham
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- AvaloniaVolcanic Arc
EuropeContinent
UK
- England
- County Durham
- WeardaleRiver Valley
- Northern Pennine OrefieldOre Field
- The PenninesRange of Mountains and Hills
- County Durham
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