Blackborough End Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF669145 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 13.2 | 2022-01-20 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Description
Area, 13.54 hectares 33.45 ac Description This is an important site for the demonstration of regional stratigraphy and erosional relationships in the Lower Cretaceous. Here the Carstone rests on Leziate Beds and the normally intervening Dersingham Beds are absent. It is therefore a key locality for the demonstration of sub Carstone erosion Albian and the cutting out removal southwards of the successively older rock units by that formation.