Gallery 37 - Brixham to Shaldon
Petit Tor Beach - 2
Looking from the platform on the south side of the beach ( possibly the Wharf of the old Quarries )
over Petit Tor Beach to Roundham Point
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Fulton's and Woodley's Marble quarry operated here sawing the 'marble-style' Devonian Limestone / Breccia ,
and transporting the bocks to Teignmouth.
Later the Woodleys brought the marble blocks up to a factory in St Marychurch .
Blackler's Marble Quarry operated higher up the cliffs.
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Grey Feathered 'Petitor Marble' had a feathery appearance from its coral content.
Fossil Clouded 'Petitor Marble' was pink and red with many fossils.
Ref: 7730
Date: 10/10/2019
Location: SX 9268 6639