A PDF of this report is available from the NORA, the NERC archive Barron, H F, Gillespie, M R and Merritt, J W 2011. Geodiversity of the Cairngorms National Park. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/10/019

Site no.: B7

Site name: Cnoc Fergan Quarry

Grid reference: [NJ 14461 22776]

Locality: West bank of River Avon c. 3 km north of Bridge of Avon

GCR Status: N/A

GCR No.: N/A

Type: Artificial Quarry Works

Description: Disused quarries cut into Dalvrecht Slate Formation (Lochaber Subgroup, Dalradian Supergroup) from which stone was formerly extracted for use as roofing slate and flagstones. Slabs measuring 2 m in length are recorded. The slates are used locally for roofing, for example in Tomintoul.

Justification: Stone from the quarries makes a distinctive and important contribution to the local built heritage. No other quarries in the UK provide material of similar character.

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