Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Collyweston Quarries
Collyweston Quarries — nature reserve in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Collyweston Quarries is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6230°, -0.5190°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Collyweston Quarries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Collyweston Quarries are a 6.6-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest located near the village of Collyweston in Northamptonshire, England. They are known for producing the distinctive Collyweston stone slate, a traditional roofing material that has played a significant role in the region’s architectural heritage. In recent years, the quarries have evolved into vibrant ecological sites with a variety of flora and fauna.
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Background
History
Collyweston stone slate is a sedimentary limestone from the Jurassic period, approximately 140–190 million years old. Unlike metamorphic slate, this limestone naturally splits along its bedding planes, making it suitable for roofing. The material is named after the village of Collyweston, situated centrally within the quarrying area. Its use as a roofing material dates back to Roman times, with archaeological excavations revealing hexagonal slates with single peg holes at sites such as Great Casterton and Godmanchester.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6230, -0.5190
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Collyweston
- Postcode
- PE9 3PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30621753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Collyweston Quarries (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Collyweston Quarries 7.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Collyweston Quarries?
- Collyweston Quarries is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 3PF), in the parish of Collyweston.
- Who runs Collyweston Quarries?
- Collyweston Quarries is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Collyweston Quarries a protected site?
- Yes — Collyweston Quarries is part of the Collyweston Quarries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Collyweston Quarries free to visit?
- Yes, Collyweston Quarries is free to enter.
- How do I get to Collyweston Quarries?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 3PF.
- Are dogs allowed at Collyweston Quarries?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.