Cull-Peppers Dish
Also within
Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY814925 | — | Favourable | 0.82 | 2012-03-05 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Karst · Geological Period: Quaternary · Rock Type: Chalk
Landscape processes: Karst
Description
Cull-Peppers Dish SSSI Description The site covers a single large subsidence doline which is the largest karst feature on the Bryants Puddle heathland. It is formed in Tertiary and Quaternary sands overlying the Chalk, and provides an excellent example of a landscape feature formed by the extensive subsurface solution of the Chalk of southern England.