There were 314 limestone and dolomite mining sites in the United Kingdom as of February 2024. Many of the limestone and dolomite sites in the UK are located in the South West of England. This is a region with a rich history in the UK's mining industry.
Number of mineral workings in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2024, by select commodity
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British Geological Survey. (May 24, 2024). Number of mineral workings in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2024, by select commodity [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 06, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184122/number-of-mineral-workings-by-commodity-in-the-united-kingdom/
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Number of mineral workings in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2024, by select commodity [Graph], British Geological Survey, May 24, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1184122/number-of-mineral-workings-by-commodity-in-the-united-kingdom/