Seend Ironstone Quarry and Road Cutting
Also within
Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (2)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST937609 | — | Favourable | 2.03 | 2012-12-12 |
| ST939609 | — | Favourable | 0.26 | 2008-09-30 |
Geology & landscape
Rock Type: Greensand
Description
Area, 1.2 ha. 2.9 ac. Description This locality is highly significant in illustrating an unusual iron rich facies of the Lower Greensand developed near the margins of the marine area formed during the nutfieldensis zone transgression. Of particular interest is the highly unusual and diverse fauna recorded from the sands, a number of species having been found only at this site.