Two views of the same complex of argillite adze quarries at Samson Bay, Croisilles Harbour, in the Nelson mineral belt

The argillite occurred in layers on the surface of some of the rock outcrops. Both the outcrops and stone scattered on the surrounding soil were chipped into adze 'blanks' and carried out of the location. The spur is vegetated with stunted growth compared with the surrounding country, caused by the toxicity of the chemicals in the soils at this location. The vegetation has also been burnt repeatedly to gain access to the stone and, in recent times, for grazing. [Above] is a distant view to the south-east.