Wildlife reserves · South West England
Stenders Quarry
In or near Abenhall.
Stenders Quarry (grid reference SO659183) is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, notified in 1966 an
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stenders Quarry (grid reference SO659183) is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, notified in 1966 and renotified in 1990. The site is designated as an SSSI for its important geological features, although there is also a diversity of plants and animals recorded. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). Stenders Quarry is situated west of Mitcheldean and is on the south side of the Drybrook road. The site was known formerly as the Wilderness Cement Work Quarry. The Quarry, which was gradually extended during the second half of the nineteenth century, provided material for the cement works. Scully Grove Quarry SSSI which is situated to the north also provided material for the cement works.. The remains of an overhead tramway, which was built to carry the limestone across the road, can be seen on the eastern side of Stenders Quarry. Working stopped in 1918 and the Quarry became derelict. The site is regularly used by geological students. The site is owned and managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. It was purchased in 1974.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stenders Quarry SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Stenders Quarry (grid reference SO659183) is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, notified in 1966 and renotified in 1990. The site is designated as an SSSI for its important geological features, although there is also a diversity of plants and animals recorded. The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). Stenders Quarry is situated west of Mitcheldean and is on the south side of the Drybrook road. The site was known formerly as the Wilderness Cement Work Quarry. The Quarry, which was gradually extended during the second half of the nineteenth century, provided material for the cement works. Scully Grove Quarry SSSI which is situated to the north also provided material for the cement works.. The remains of an overhead tramway, which was built to carry the limestone across the road, can be seen on the eastern side of Stenders Quarry. Working stopped in 1918 and the Quarry became derelict. The site is regularly used by geological students. The site is owned and managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. It was purchased in 1974.
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Background
Description
The dip of the quarry is steep and shows a wide range of rock types. There are exposures of fossiliferous Lower Carboniferous limestone shales. Their junctions with the Old Red Sandstone and with part of the Lower Dolomite formation are visible. There are fossils in the rocks such as sea lilies, water fleas and shellfish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8627, -2.4959
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Mitcheldean
- Postcode
- GL17 0JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikipedia: Stenders Quarry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stenders Quarry?
- Stenders Quarry is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 0JE), in the parish of Mitcheldean.
- What is Stenders Quarry?
- Stenders Quarry (grid reference SO659183) is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, notified in 1966 an
- How do I get to Stenders Quarry?
- Drivers can use postcode GL17 0JE.
- Is Stenders Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Stenders Quarry is part of the Stenders Quarry SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stenders Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Stenders Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stenders Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 0JE. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Stenders Quarry?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.