The Folly

UK Wildlife Trusts

From the early 20th century, The Folly was at the heart of an industrial landscape. The nearby Greenside Colliery, which operated until 1966, was one of several in the region that drove industry, created employment, and grew local villages with an influx of labourers. As a sand quarry, The Folly provided the raw materials needed by local businesses thriving in this period. Operating up until the 1980’s the quarry transitioned to a become landfill, gradually being infilled and capped over the next 12 years to form the topography that we now see.

Managed by

UK Wildlife Trusts

Location

NE40 4ST