Submitted by doug.cole on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 10:19
Inventory Reference
GEO001
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIb
Grading Date
GradingComment

Abandoned Jackson Quarry on mountain slope above Simon's Town is of local interest. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Quarry exploited sandstone of the Peninsula Formation between 1901 and 1910 mainly for construction of the East Dockyard and also used for building/kerbstones in Simon's Town. The stone blocks were transported down from the quarry by an inclined railway and a plaque describing this is present in Runciman Drive

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
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