Hermitage Quarry

Hermitage Quarry, near to Junction 5 of the M20 in Maidstone, is one of the last two remaining Kentish Ragstone quarries. It has the capability to produce in excess of 1 million tonnes of aggregates per annum, which are processed into more than 60 different construction materials. Gallagher also operates two concrete plants, supplied by our own indigenous aggregates. Additionally, we have a modern recycling facility at Hermitage Quarry which processes waste into a range of recycled aggregates. Inert waste that cannot be recycled is used to fill the void left by quarrying. 

Quarrying began at Hermitage in 1990 when Pat Gallagher (Chairman) was granted planning permission to quarry for Kentish Ragstone on his Hermitage Estate. Over the last two decades it has evolved into a highly productive enterprise. To date, 74 acres have been quarried and some 40 acres reinstated to a combination of agriculture, broadleaved woodland and hedgerows.

Being located in the centre of Kent and near to the major road network, Hermitage Quarry is superbly positioned to supply the industry in one of the UK's highest concentration of construction projects. Over 60 people are employed directly at Hermitage Quarry, with over 100 people employed indirectly through the quarry, from hauliers to suppliers.

Click here for information on plans to extend Hermitage Quarry into Oaken Wood.