Chalk and sand were quarried in Dorking until the early 20th century. Chalk was dug from a pit on Ranmore Road and heated in kilns to produce quicklime. In the medieval and early modern periods, the lime was used to fertilise local farm fields, but from the 18th century onwards (and especially after the construction of the turnpike to Epsom in 1755), it was transported to London for use in the construction industry. Sand from the Folkestone Beds was quarried from several sites in the town, including at two pits in Vincent Lane.
Chalk and sand were quarried in Dorking until the early 20th century Chalk was dug from a pit on Ranmore Road and heated in kilns to produce quicklime In the medieval and early modern periods the lime was used to fertilise local farm fields but from the 18th century onwards (and especially after the construction of the turnpike to Epsom in 1755) it was transported to London for use in the construction industry Sand from the Folkestone Beds was quarried from several sites in the town including at two pits in Vincent Lane