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Wallsend Industrial Estate (Geological SSSI)

Wallsend Industrial Estate Site of Special Scientific InterestWallsend Industrial Estate Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is located in the east of Plymouth between the areas of Coxside and Cattledown and covers an area of 0.76 hectares. The disused quarry exposes a succession through the Devonian Plymouth Limestone which helps interpret the geological evolution of the Plymouth Limestone.

The site can be accessed by public transport with regular bus services from Cattedown Road.

For more detailed information on the reasons for designation and the management refer to Natural England - Sites of Special Scientific Interest.