Sproxton Quarry

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Sproxton Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire, covering 0.05 km². It is one of 69 SSSIs in the county. The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 11.1 km to the north-east. Nearby nature reserves include Cribbs Meadow and Woodnook Valley.

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