Torr Works

Torr Works quarry, grid reference ST695446 is a limestone quarry at East Cranmore, near on the , , . The quarry was formerly known as Merehead, a name which has been retained for its rail depot on the opposite side of the A361 road.
Wikipedia
Photo: Graham Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0.
  • Type: Quarry
  • Description: limestone quarry in Somerset, England
  • Also known as: “Merehead Quarry” and “Torr Works Quarry”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Asham Wood and Church of All Saints, Downhead.

Forest
Photo: Maurice Pullin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a 140.6-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of and south of in the , , notified in 1963.

Church
Photo: Patrick Mackie, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Anglican Church Of All Saints in , within the English county of , dates from the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. The tower was built in the 14th and the church has an 18th-century nave and chancel. is situated 1 mile north of Torr Works.

School
Photo: Phil Williams, CC BY-SA 2.0.
All Hallows School is a non-selective co-educational prep school that provides day and boarding facilities. A Christian school, it welcomes children of all faiths and none. is situated 1 mile southwest of Torr Works.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wanstrow and Nunney.

Village
Photo: Maurice Pullin, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village and civil parish 6 miles south west of in , England. The parish includes the village of Cloford. is situated 2 miles southeast of Torr Works.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in the county of . It is located 3 miles south-west of and the parish includes the hamlet of Holwell. is situated 2½ miles east of Torr Works.

Village
Photo: Brian Robert Marshall, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village and civil parish in , England, situated in the steep valley of the River Alham 5 miles south-east of and 26 miles south of . is situated 3½ miles south of Torr Works.

Torr Works

Latitude
51.19945° or 51° 11′ 58″ north
Longitude
-2.43737° or 2° 26′ 15″ west
Open location code
9C3V5HX7+Q3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 141193624
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­quarry
Wiki­data ID
Q7826822
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In Other Languages

“Torr Works” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “トール工場”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: All Hallows Forest School and Asham Wood.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Heale Farm (Downhead) and Annes Cafe Tor Quarry.

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