Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Greater London |
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Grid reference | TQ418786 |
Interest | Geological |
Area | 5.2 hectares |
Notification | 1985 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Gilbert's Pit is a 5.2-hectare (13-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Charlton in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. It was notified in 1985 and was formerly known as Charlton Sand Pit.[1] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[2] It is also part of the Maryon Wilson Park and Gilbert's Pit Local Nature Reserve.[3][4] It adjoins Maryon Park and is close to Maryon Wilson Park.