Slickstones Quarry, Cromhall
Slickstones Quarry, Cromhall, Paleontological site in Cromhall, England.
The quarry contains a large lake spanning 4 hectares, with geological formations of Carboniferous Gully Oolite and Black Rock Limestone dating back 350 million years.
The quarry received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1966, leading to the preservation of its geological and paleontological features.
Scientists have discovered over thirty different species in the quarry, including the oldest pterosaur remains found in Britain and numerous dinosaur fossils.
The South West Maritime Academy operates at the quarry, providing diving training and maritime safety courses through specialized facilities and controlled access points.
Researchers identified Agnosphitys cromhallensis, a two-foot-long dinosaur that consumed insects, among the numerous fossil specimens extracted from the site.
Location: Cromhall
GPS coordinates: 51.62240,-2.42897
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:20
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