St. Erth Sand Pits
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW556350 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 3.85 | 2010-01-29 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Neogene
Description
St. Erth Sand Pits SSSI Description St Erth is a famous and classic site for its sequence of Late Pliocene marine sediments, which contain an exceptionally diverse fossil faunal assemblage, particularly macrofossils. It provides a unique source of evidence relating to the geomorphological evolution of southwest England, former sea-levels and past environments. St Erth has attracted considerable scientific interest and controversy for over a century and will continue to be a focus of research at the highest level.