Masson Hill Quarry: Rockhounding in Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Masson Hill Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include fluorite, calcite, baryte, galena, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: Derbyshire
County / council area: Derbyshire
Coordinates: 53.12290, -1.57110

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Most UK land is private, beaches and foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, and SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected. Check this site's status before you collect.

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Found at Masson Hill Quarry

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Masson Hill Quarry FAQ

Where is Masson Hill Quarry?+

Masson Hill Quarry is in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at 53.12290, -1.57110.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Masson Hill Quarry?+

Masson Hill Quarry is reported to produce Fluorite, Calcite, Baryte, Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Masson Hill Quarry?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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