Bonhay Road Cutting
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SX914926 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 0.26 | 2013-03-01 |
Climate exposure
This is about exposure to a nationwide pressure this habitat type carries — not a verdict on this site's own management.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are exposed to sea-level rise and storm erosion. Where hard sea defences sit behind them, there's nowhere landward to retreat to — a squeeze that keeps compressing the habitat no matter how well it's managed.
Geology & landscape
Landscape processes: Coastal
Description
Bonhay Road Cutting SSSI Description This roadside cutting provides the best inland exposure in the Namurian of the Culm type in south-west England. The presence of a number of marine bands make the section of prime importance, as it permits direct correlation with the more extensive coastal exposures.