Quarry Steps, Durdham Down

Quarry Steps, Durdham Down
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationAvon
Grid referenceST573747
InterestGeological
Area0.006 hectare
Notification1990
Location mapEnglish Nature

Quarry Steps, Durdham Down (grid reference ST573747) is a 0.006 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Durdham Down in Bristol, notified in 1990.

It was in this area that the first Thecodontosaurus fossil was discovered in 1834.

Sources

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

51°28′11″N 2°36′58″W / 51.46965°N 2.61613°W / 51.46965; -2.61613


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