Sproxton Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable No Change (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK863252 | — | Unfavourable No Change | 5.41 | 2023-02-15 |
Geology & landscape
Rock Type: Limestone
Description
Description Sproxton provides one of the finest and most complete sections of the lower Lincolnshire Limestone Formation, together with the underlying Grantham and Northampton Sand Formation. The main significance of this section rests in the stratigraphical and sedimentological features of the Lower Lincolnshire Formation, particularly its small scale cycles and rare ammonites. An Aalenian Bajocian sequence unrivalled in the southern Lincolnshire Leicestershire area.