Bishop Middleham Quarry

  • Description

    "Abandoned in the 1930s, this former magnesian limestone quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, nationally recognised for the plant life it supports. Unusual species abound on the thin limestone soils, such as blue moor grass, moonwort, autumn gentian and fairy flax, and there are a range of orchid species including pyramidal, common spotted, fragrant and bee orchid, but most significant are the large numbers of rare dark red helleborines...".
  • Owner

    Durham Wildlife Trust
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: http://www.durhamwt.com/?s=Bishop+Middleham+Quarry
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 8 years, 11 months ago
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