Tytherington Quarry

Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire

Tytherington Quarry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationAvon
Grid referenceST662888
InterestGeological
Area0.9 hectare
Notification1989
Location mapEnglish Nature

Tytherington Quarry (grid reference ST662888) is a 0.9 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Tytherington, South Gloucestershire, notified in 1989.

The quarry is still working, operated by Hanson Aggregates, and is connected by rail on the Thornbury branch line.

Sources

  • English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 13 July 2006)
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Neighbouring areas
Gloucestershire
Somerset
Wiltshire

51°35′49″N 2°29′22″W / 51.59702°N 2.48936°W / 51.59702; -2.48936


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