Petit Tor Point Quarry, Torquay, Torbay, Devon, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Petit Tor Point Quarry | Quarry (Abandoned) |
| Torquay | Town |
| Torbay | Unitary Authority |
| Devon | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 29' 9'' North , 3° 30' 48'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Abandoned) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torquay | 65,388 (2017) | 2.8km |
| Cockington | 10,000 (2016) | 4.0km |
| Coffinswell | 241 (2018) | 4.2km |
| Stokeinteignhead | 354 (2018) | 4.4km |
| Kingskerswell | 4,703 (2018) | 5.1km |
A former limestone quarry on the water's edge.
The remains are sometimes referred to as the "Giants Armchair".
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
British and Irish IslesGroup of Islands
Eurasian Plate
- Rheno-Hercynian BeltOrogenic Belt
UK
- England
- Devon and Cornwall metalliferous mining districtMining District
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