Greenhow Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE112638 | — | Favourable | 2.57 | 2021-11-22 |
Geology & landscape
Mining / Industrial: Quarry
Description
Description This quarry exposes three branches of the Greenhow Rake Moss Vein system, which is one of the largest veins of the Craven Orefield. Fluorite mineralization is predominant. The quarry also provides a north south section across the Greenhow Anticline, a late Variscan structure which has influenced the size, morphology and distribution of the mineral veins. The mineralization at Greenhow Quarry resembles that elsewhere in the Askrigg Block incontent, but not in style and it is for a demonstration of the relationship between mineralization and structure that this site is of high scientific importance. Other Information This site is identified as being of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review.