Hillend Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO395875 | — | Favourable | 0.23 | 2016-11-10 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Precambrian, Silurian
Description
Area, 0.2 ha. 0.4 ac. Description At this site the Pentamerus Beds – the lowest beds of the Silurian in this area – overlie Precambrian strata, displaying the maximum extent of local pre Llandovery angular unconformity. A diverse brachiopod fauna characterises these rocks and interbedded silty shales contain conodonts and acritarchs – micro fossils useful in dating rocks. This is an important site for the study of stratigraphic relationships in the Shropshire area.