Kingham Quarry

Combe Down, Bath.

NGR:	ST 7640 6305
WGS84:	51.36602, -2.34038
Length:	0 m
Depth:	0 m
Altitude:	115 m
Tags:	Mine, Adit
Registry:	wbc

This is a stone archway entrance. It is possibly an underground quarry worked by William Smith in the early 19th Century.

The tunnel is made of unmortared scappled freestone blocks, and has fallen in about 10 metres from the entrance in addition to evidence of backfilling. It undoubtedly led to underground workings

The entrance is located onthe north side of Summer Lane.

Alternative Names: Kingham Field Quarry, William Smith Mine

Links and Resources:

https://www.somersetheritage.org.uk/record/68573
Unpublished: Aylett, M and Whitaker, B. The excavation of the front of the William Smith Quarry. (2009). Copy in HER digital information. HER source: 9463, digital copy available.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-02-24 18:29:48

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