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Duchy Quarry

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Duchy Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Derbyshire, covering 0.02 km². It is one of 95 SSSIs in the county. It is one of the smaller SSSIs in the county.

The nearest railway station is Dove Holes, about 2.4 km to the north-west. Other SSSIs nearby include Monk's Dale, The Wye Valley and Castleton.

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