Dry Hill Quarry

Geosite details

The rocks here are actually some of the oldest rocks you can find in the Cross-Channel Geopark.

They are around 120 million years old and were formed during the Aptian age (whilst this is quite old in our Geopark, it’s relatively young when compared to all the other rocks found on Earth). This former quarry has been an important site for the understanding of rocks of this particular age and is considered to be of national geological significance.

Dry Hill is a great place to visit with the family, with large open areas and woodlands to explore, and any budding geologists will have lots to discover here!