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.
A notable quarry was owned by the prominent Colles family, with physician Abraham Colles being one of its famous members. It is reported that in 1650, from the top of the Black Quarry, Cromwell's forces positioned artillery and bombarded the city.