Meldon Aplite Quarry: Rockhounding in West Devon, Devon

Permission required7 mineralsWest Devon, Devon

Minerals reported: 7

Meldon Aplite Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in West Devon, Devon, United Kingdom. Reported finds include axinite, datolite, tourmaline, topaz, lepidolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Area: West Devon
County / council area: Devon
Postcode: EX20 4LU
Coordinates: 50.71400, -4.03250

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

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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Meldon Aplite Quarry FAQ

Where is Meldon Aplite Quarry?+

Meldon Aplite Quarry is in West Devon, Devon, United Kingdom, at 50.71400, -4.03250.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Meldon Aplite Quarry?+

Meldon Aplite Quarry is reported to produce Axinite, Datolite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Lepidolite, Petalite, Orthoclase.

Is collecting allowed at Meldon Aplite 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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This spot is about 22 miles from Exeter. Rock and fossil collecting near Exeter →

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