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.

Slickstones Quarry, Cromhall
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Water filled quarry
LocationAvon
Grid referenceST704916
InterestGeological
Area2.7 hectare
Notification1966
Location mapEnglish Nature

The site shows red Triassic rocks in fissures of older carboniferous limestone.[1]

The quarry is home to South West Maritime Academy, offering both Diving and Open Water Swimming in the 4 hectare quarry lake as well as a broader site use for commercial maritime safety training by the Academy including STCW, STCW Update, marine engineering and deckhand courses as well as various RYA course offerings. The lake can be used by diving trainees as there is a sloping entry (former road) and a pontoon which is also used as an entry point for the swimmers.

References
  1. The story of geology and landscape in South Gloucestershire Archived 2008-09-08 at the Wayback Machine p.14

51.62244°N 2.42897°W / 51.62244; -2.42897


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