Prospect Quarry

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Prospect Quarry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location Isle of Wight
Grid reference SZ385866
InterestBiological and Geological
Area4.3 hectare
Notification 1971
Location map Natural England

Prospect Quarry is a 4.3-hectare (11-acre) Site of special scientific interest which is located north-west of the village of Shalcombe located close to the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight. The site was notified in 1971 for both its biological and geological features.

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50°40′41″N1°27′25″W / 50.67808°N 1.45689°W / 50.67808; -1.45689