QuarryGurney Slade, Nr Bath, Somerset BA3 4TE OpenMon–Fri 06.00 – 17.30 · Sat 06.00 – 10.00
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Gurney Slade Quarry · Mendip Hills · Since 1928

Suppliers of Aggregates, Asphalt & Ready Mix Concrete

We source high-quality aggregates such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone to create durable concrete mixes that form the foundation of infrastructure developments. Additionally, we offer asphalt products that are used for paving roads and driveways. Our ready mix concrete is carefully formulated to meet specific project requirements, guaranteeing structural integrity and longevity.

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1928Larger-scale quarrying begins on our site
2M tA year of Carboniferous Limestone, at capacity
1963Ready mixed concrete from our own plant
ISO 9001 · 14001And the BSI Kitemark on our ready-mix
A plant operator in hi-vis at the control desk, watching the plant on a bank of screens
A loading shovel working the face beside a tipper lorry in the quarry

98years of quarrying
at Gurney Slade

Welcome to Morris & Perry Quarry at Gurney Slade

We first began quarrying in 1928, and after 98 years we know what we are doing!

Morris and Perry are a staunchly independent family owned company located in the middle of the Mendips, competing in an industry dominated by large multi national quarry producers.

Our customers come first; we believe they are best served by talking directly to those who know and run the business. If we can’t help with an enquiry, we probably know who can and are not afraid to say so.

Family OwnedWe are proud to be well known in our community.
InnovativeWe believe that our success lies in our ability to adapt and innovate.

Who we supply

  • Builders’ merchants
  • Garden centres
  • Landscape contractors
  • Local authorities
  • The precast concrete industry
Discover more about us →

What we produce

Suppliers of Ready-Mix Concrete, Asphalt and Limestone Aggregate

We deliver to all corners of Somerset and some parts of Devon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

01 · 6 types

Aggregates

From creating strong foundations to enhancing soil quality for agriculture, our crushed limestone aggregates offer unparalleled reliability and performance.

Aggregates Supplier

At Morris & Perry we produce a complete range of crushed limestone for use in construction and agricultural processes. We specialise in small to medium size contracts. All of our aggregates are supplied loose.

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02 · 5 types

Asphalt

Our asphalt delivery services in Somerset are second to none, as we strive to provide our customers with a product that is both durable and versatile.

Tarmac, Asphalt, Macadam

We’ve strived to produce and deliver high-quality, versatile asphalt suitable for various uses. With the use of our range of vehicles, we can transport large quantities of asphalt and even provide an onsite service.

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03 · 12 types

Ready-Mix Concrete

Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced technology and quality control measures to ensure that every batch of ready-mix concrete is consistently produced to the highest standards.

Ready Mix Concrete

Our reputation is based on providing and delivering high-quality concrete mixes to clients. This includes premium volumetric concrete, which can assist in completing your project correctly and successfully on time.

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Gurney Slade is a limestone quarry

Our site is now capable of supplying up to 2 Million Tonnes Per Annum of Carboniferous Limestone aggregate

The quarry in Gurney Slade displays a range of colors in its layers, including pale to very dark grey Carboniferous Limestone. Above this, there are red and purple-hued Triassic breccias and marls. Additionally, a small area of Lower Jurassic breccias sits on top with an angular unconformity, creating a faulted block with the Carboniferous Limestone layer.

2,000,000tonnes per annum — the quarry’s capacity
Discover Our History →
Illustrative cross-section of Gurney Slade quarry: tilted beds of pale to very dark grey Carboniferous Limestone, cut by a fault, overlain across an angular unconformity by red and purple Triassic breccias and marls, with a small cap of Lower Jurassic breccias, and the quarry's benches worked into the limestone. Lower Jurassic breccias Triassic breccias & marls Angular unconformity Fault Carboniferous Limestonepale to very dark grey Quarry benches
Gurney Slade in section · illustrative, not to scale

What we supply

We supply all types of Concrete to Somerset and Surrounding Towns

Equipped with a variety of specialised vehicles and staffed by our highly experienced workforce, we are capable of providing any quantity of the following types of ready-mixed concrete:

A worker levelling a fresh concrete base with a straight edge

Shed Base Concrete

Strong and durable concrete slabs to provide a solid foundation for your shed, ensuring it stays stable.Learn More → Two people talking on a wide, jointed concrete hardstanding

Hardstanding Concrete

Is perfect for a variety of purposes, from creating driveways and patios to providing a solid base.Learn More → A modern house with a jointed concrete driveway and lawn strips

Concrete House Drives

Instant curb appeal, impress visitors and potential buyers with a stylish and durable driveway.Learn More →
View Article about different types of concrete →

We supply all types of Aggregate to Somerset and Surrounding Towns

We are equipped with various specialised vehicles and staffed by our highly experienced workforce so that we can provide any quantity of Aggregate.

A loading shovel filling a tipper lorry beside the stockpiles

Construction Aggregate

They are essential for constructing roads, buildings, bridges, airports, and other infrastructure projects.Learn More → A hand holding pale crushed limestone over a heap of the same stone

Concrete Aggregate

Thermal properties that help regulate temperature changes, making them energy-efficient.Learn More → A stacking conveyor building a cone of crushed stone at the quarry

Asphalt Aggregate

One of the main advantages of using asphalt aggregates is its ability to adapt to different climates.Learn More →
View Article about the meaning of aggregate →

We supply all types of Asphalt to Somerset and Surrounding Towns

We are equipped with various specialised vehicles and staffed by our highly experienced workforce so that we can provide any quantity of Asphalt.

A freshly surfaced car park with a white zebra crossing

Car Parking Asphalt

It provides a durable and solid surface for vehicles to drive on, while also serving as a protective layer for the underlying soil.Learn More → Lanes of a dark asphalt running track marked in white and yellow

Sport Surfaces Asphalt

Experience the ultimate performance with Sport Track Asphalt from Morris and Perry’s exclusive quarry.Learn More → A road crew and paver laying a new asphalt surface behind traffic cones

Road Surfacing Asphalt

In addition to its functionality in providing a safe driving surface, road surfacing asphalt also plays a crucial role in protecting our environmentLearn More →
View Article about what asphalt is made from →

Quality you can check

Certified, tested and declared

Our certificates are published for anyone to download: the quality and environmental management systems we work to, the Kitemark on our ready mixed concrete, and a Declaration of Performance for each CE-marked asphalt and aggregate we produce.

ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management System
BSI KitemarkReady Mix Concrete, certificate KM34548
CE markedAsphalt and aggregates, with Declarations of Performance

First in the South West. Gurney Slade was the first quarry in the South West region to receive ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification.

All certificates & data sheets →
Morris & Perry Ltd · Gurney SladeProduct declarations

Asphalt11 mixes · CE marked

  • AC 32 dense base LS (M15)DoPCE
  • AC 20 dense bin LS (M02)DoPCE
  • AC 6 dense surface LS (M18)DoPCE
  • AC 10 close surf LS (M19)DoPCE
  • AC 14 close surf LS (M23)DoPCE
  • AC 32 HDM base LS (M51)DoPCE
  • AC 32 HDM bin (M53)DoPCE
  • AC 20 HDM bin LS (M52)DoPCE
  • AC 20 open bin LS (M14)DoPCE
  • AC 14 open surf LS (M03)DoPCE
  • AC 10 open surf LS (M04)DoPCE

AggregatesSingle sizes · CE marked

  • 0/4mm
  • 2/6mm
  • 4/10
  • 10/20
  • 4/20
  • 20/32
Declarations of Performance, CE certificates and safety data sheets → Downloads

Delivery

Delivered from the quarry, on our own fleet

We deliver to all corners of Somerset and some parts of Devon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Equipped with various specialised vehicles and staffed by our highly experienced workforce, we can provide any quantity of ready-mixed concrete, aggregate or asphalt for your building and construction needs.

  • SomersetAll corners
  • DevonSome parts
  • WiltshireSome parts
  • GloucestershireSome parts
Delivery options →
A Morris & Perry eight-wheel tipper, green cab and yellow body, on site
018 Wheel Tipper
Morris & Perry concrete mixers in green and yellow livery lined up at the yard
02Concrete Mixer
A tracked excavator loading stone at the quarry
03Excavator
A large wheeled loading shovel with chained tyres at the quarry
04Loading Shovel

How an order works

  1. Step 1

    Fill out the form

    Fill out the form and send it.

  2. Step 2

    We check your area

    We will review your information and see if we deliver to your area.

  3. Step 3

    We call you

    We will call you to confirm your information and let you know the cost and when we can deliver.

  4. Step 4

    You're booked in

    If you are happy with Step 3, we will then take payment and book you into our system.

Our history

From hand extraction to two million tonnes a year

  1. Mid-1800s

    Quarrying begins on the site of today’s quarry, on a small-scale hand extraction basis.

  2. Early 1900s

    Three more quarries open in the local area to provide stone for the burgeoning road-building programme.

  3. 1928

    Larger-scale quarrying on the site begins under F. Flowers & Sons, the stone first used in their lime works by today’s quarry entrance.

  4. 1930

    Ownership passes to Blanchard & Burgess, a Builders Merchant from Poole.

  5. 1950s

    John Yeoman is in charge, before the quarry passes to City Sand and Gravel.

  6. 1962

    Sidney Morris buys the quarry and runs it with his son-in-law George Perry. The company is named Morris & Perry.

  7. 1963

    A concrete plant is installed. Ready mixed concrete has come from the site ever since.

  8. 1975

    The distinctive green and yellow livery is introduced to both Morris & Perry and S. Morris.

  9. 1994

    Ownership of both companies passes solely to Sidney Morris’s daughter’s family.

  10. 2001

    A coated macadam plant is installed.

  11. Today

    Managed by Sidney Morris’s grandson, Brian Perry. Up to 2 million tonnes a year.

The asphalt plant's mixing tower and conveyors at Gurney Slade

Our sister company

S Morris remains our sister company and today produce concrete blocks and screed at Tout Quarry Charlton Adam and Ready Mix Concrete at S. Morris plants in Yeovil, Taunton and Amesbury. The distinctive green and yellow livery was introduced to both companies in 1975.

From 1994 ownership of both companies transferred solely to Sidney Morris’s daughter’s family and is now managed by his grandson, Brian Perry.

Discover Our History → Visit S. Morris →

Rough quote

Tell us what you need, and where

Fill out the form and send it. We will review your information and see if we deliver to your area, then call you to confirm your information and let you know the cost and when we can deliver.

Or call the quarry01749 840 441

sales@morrisandperry.co.uk

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  • Saturday06.00 – 10.00
  • SundayClosed

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