Slickstones Quarry, Cromhall
Slickstones Quarry, Cromhall (grid reference ST704916) is a 2.7 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, England notified in 1966.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Area of Search | Avon |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | ST704916 |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 2.7 hectare |
| Notification | 1966 |
| Location map | English Nature |
The site shows red Triassic rocks in fissures of older carboniferous limestone.[1]
The quarry is home to Cromhall Diving Centre, used by trainees as there is a sloping entry (former road) and a pontoon.
References
- The story of geology and landscape in South Gloucestershire Archived 2008-09-08 at the Wayback Machine p.14
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