Dawson's Plantation Quarry

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Dawson's Plantation Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tyne and Wear, covering 0.01 km². It is one of 36 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. Only three are smaller.

Nearby SSSIs include Eppleton Grassland and Durham Coast SSSI. The closest station is Sunderland, about 6.5 km to the east.

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