]> 2026-04-14T13:46:52+00:00 Case study:Kensworth Quarry Chalk Pit Site Restoration 500 en Draft Ver Valley Society No No Yes false No 51.86565,-0.52097 Adam Ver Valley Society Hillier ,, ,,, 26522 Planned Kensworth Quarry is the Us largest chalk quarry and one of the largest in the world. It is located on the top of the Chilterns ridge close to the head valleys of the River Ver. Production from the quarry is due to end within the next decade after which the site will be subject to a site restoration program. It is proposed to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of using the chalk pit as a perched reservoir to provide a wetland natural habitat of national significance, to provide pumped hydro energy storage for local renewable energy generation plants, and to provide head water support to the River Ver for up to three months per year. Kensworth Quarry Chalk Pit Site Restoration kensworth quarry chalk pit site restoration No Calcareous 2022-09-02T18:34:57Z 2459825.2742708 2025-05-08T14:10:29Z 2460804.0906134 Kensworth Quarry Chalk Pit Site Restoration