The quarry was owned by the Colles family, a famous member being physician Abraham Colles. From the top of the Black Quarry, Cromwell's forces in 1650 are said to have positioned cannon and fired on the city.
The quarry was owned by the Colles family, a well-known figure being physician Abraham Colles. From the top of the Black Quarry, Cromwell's forces in 1650 are said to have placed cannons and fired on the city.