Raw Agates from the United Kingdom (Dulcote) 1 kg – Rare Location

A rare 1-kg package of raw, unopened, and whole Dulcote-type agate nodules (Dulcote Agates) from the legendary Dulcote Quarry near Wells in Somerset (United Kingdom). Since the Dulcote Quarry has been permanently closed to commercial mining, this material is highly sought after, difficult to obtain, and prized in the collectors’ market. The photos show sample pieces from the lot being offered.

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Raw Agates from the United Kingdom (Dulcote) – 1 kg Cut-to-Size Package

We present a carefully selected 1 kg package of raw, unopened Dulcote agates sourced from the iconic Dulcote Quarry in the Mendip Hills region (Somerset, southwest England). The agate nodules offered here are characterized by a perfectly round, spherical shape, making them an outstanding material for cutting and crafting.

Technical and collector’s specifications of the raw material:

✓ Mineral type: Agate / Quartz / Calcite (whole nodules)
✓ Origin: United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Mendip Hills (Dulcote Quarry near Wells)
✓ Set weight: 1 kg (1000 g)
✓ Interior type: 100% solid spheres
✓ Commercial condition: Uncut raw material, natural state for workshop processing
✓ Availability: Closed site – classic historical/collector’s raw material
✓ Gallery: Photos show sample pieces from the offered lot

Historical Value and Uniqueness of the Dulcote Deposits

Agates from Dulcote Quarry are considered among the most distinctive and sought-after British ornamental minerals. This deposit, located in the Carboniferous limestones of the Mendip Hills, is renowned for producing compact, dense chalcedony structures with unique banding and patterns. Commercial mining at the Dulcote Quarry has permanently ceased, meaning that new batches of raw material are virtually never brought to market, and existing stock comes from old collections and commands steadily rising prices.