Double Arches Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP935291 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 1.71 | 2024-03-06 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous · Rock Type: Greensand
Birds & fish recorded
Birds
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| buzzard | Unknown |
Description
Area, 1.61 hectares 3.98 ac Description This locality shows the best accessible exposure of Lower Greensand and Gault in the Leighton Buzzard area, an area celebrated for its outcrops of these rocks. The study of these Lower Cretaceous rock units locally has played an important part in the elucidation of sedimentary, fossil and environmental changes through time in the Cambridge Bedford province, particularly during the tardefurcata and mamillatum zones. The locality also shows unique examples of channelling in the Junction Beds and a clear development of the Cirripede crustacean Bed.