Meldon Quarry

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Meldon Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon, covering 0.76 km². It is one of 191 SSSIs in the county. It lies inside Dartmoor National Park.

Nearby SSSIs include Meldon Aplite Quarry, North Dartmoor and Halstock Wood. The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.3 km to the north-east.

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