Merstham Mines, Bletchingley, Tandridge, Surrey, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Merstham Mines | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Bletchingley | Civil Parish |
| Tandridge | Civil Parish |
| Surrey | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 16' 3'' North , 0° 7' 33'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bletchingley | 2,221 (2018) | 3.5km |
| Caterham | 20,957 (2018) | 3.7km |
| Redhill | 51,559 (2011) | 4.3km |
| Godstone | 2,564 (2018) | 4.5km |
| Whyteleafe | 3,315 (2018) | 5.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland | Twickenham | 27km |
| RockWatch | Picadilly, London | 27km |
| Sidcup Lapidary & Mineral Society | Bexleyheath, Kent | 28km |
| Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society | Haywards Heath, West Sussex | 30km |
| Brighton & Hove Geological Society | Brighton, East Sussex | 45km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Chaldon quarries; Bedlams Bank; Chaldon Bottom
Possibly dating back to as early as the 14th century, these underground mines were for 'firestone' (calcareous chert layers in the Cretaceous greensand which were used for lining kilns) and general building stone.
Over ten miles of open passages spanning over a mile along the hillside.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
British and Irish IslesGroup of Islands
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Rheno-Hercynian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
UK
- England
- South-East England Sedimentary AreaGeologic Region
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