Barrhead land plot sale concerns as special site gives glimpse of prehistoric past

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Concerns have been raised ahead of the sale of a valued plot of land which gives a window into Renfrewshire’s prehistoric past.The site up for grabs incorporates a large part of the Fereneze Braes and Boylestone Quarry, and borders Gleniffer Braes Country Park on one end and the Fereneze Golf Course in Barrhead on the other.The quarry was once used for the extraction of metal but has not been used for this purpose in decades.Quarrying revealed exposures of the Clyde Plateau Lavas, which were formed around 360 million years ago, during the early part of the Carboniferous period.

This led to the area being made a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).The area is also beloved by local residents as a place of recreation for activities such as dog walking.However, the future of the site is uncertain with the plot of land going up for auction on Thursday.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialSales information provided by Future Property Auctions, who are marketing the site, suggest the area is ripe for housing development or for use as a “waste transfer” site.This has sparked fear among local residents