Last Alteration: Tuesday 13 November 2007
Tank Quarry
Tank Quarry
Malvern, Worcestershire
Tank Quarry was started circa 1872 on North Hill in the Malverns, and was owned by Thomas William Morgan and then Pyx Granite Co Ltd. The quarry operated until 1970 - in spite of the Malvern Hills Act of 1924 stating that hill quarrying should cease by 1960, extensions were granted to enable quarrying to continue (it was active at time of filming for The Krotons). Since then, Worcestershire Country Council have infilled much of the site, and it is now managed by the Malvern Hills Conservators.
How to get here:
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Road: M5 - Exit junction 7 (Worcester) and then follow the A4440 westward until you reach the A449, then head towards Great Malvern. When you reach the church in the town centre, turn right onto the B4232 and follow it until you reach the picnic area on the left. +
picnic area car park
Access: publicStatus: alteredTank Quarry
Photograph taken: 24th March 2007 by Peter Faizey
"Tank Quarry is notably recognisable despite the growth of trees. It
is now a picnic area complete with car park
and is a site of special interest."
The Krotons (1)
Filmed: 10-11 Nov 1968
The TARDIS materialises on a new planet ...
Other nearby locations:
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West of England Quarry (The Krotons). Road: Turn left out of the car park and
follow the road as it curves left and you'll eventually reach the car park
for the quarry on on the left, near Park Wood. car park
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Wood Norton Estate (Robot, Spearhead from Space): 15.52 miles.
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Wheelbarrow Castle Cottage (Spearhead from Space): 15.66 miles.
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Evesham Hotel (Spearhead from Space): 17.06 miles.
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Bewdley (Steam Railway) (Black Orchid): 17.54 miles.
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Millers Green (DW 2008 Christmas Special Filming): 18.03 miles.
Further links about the location
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Worcestershire County Council - Tank Quarry Picnic Place
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Malvern Hills Conservators - PDF with details of the Hills (with map)
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Malvern Industrial Archaeology Circle - Tank Quarry, with old photographs
Related Stories
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The Krotons [10-11 Nov 1968]
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