National Stone Centre: Rockhounding in Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Public access4 mineralsDerbyshire, Derbyshire

Minerals reported: 4

National Stone Centre is a mapped rockhounding spot in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include galena, baryte, calcite, fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: Derbyshire
County / council area: Derbyshire
Nearest road: Porter Lane
Postcode: DE4 4LS
Coordinates: 53.09350, -1.57300

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Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual collecting

Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect.

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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National Stone Centre FAQ

Where is National Stone Centre?+

National Stone Centre is in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at 53.09350, -1.57300. Nearest road: Porter Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at National Stone Centre?+

National Stone Centre is reported to produce Galena, Baryte, Calcite, Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at National Stone Centre?+

Generally open to casual collecting. Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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