Sling Gravel Pits
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (3)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO944781 | — | Favourable | 1.05 | 2021-11-21 |
| SO944783 | — | Favourable | 1.05 | 2021-11-21 |
| SO945782 | — | Favourable | 1.05 | 2021-11-21 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic · Rock Type: Breccia
Landscape processes: Fluvial, Volcanic / Igneous
Description
Area, 1.2 hectares 3.0 ac. Description Sling Common gravel pits show the Bunter Pebble Beds of the Triassic period Kidderminster Formation overlying unconformably the Clent Breccia Upper Carboniferous or Permian age. The Clent Breccia is a volcanic rich, texturally immature sediment which formed as a marginal alluvial fan. It contrasts with the texturally mature conglomerates of the Bunter Pebble Beds which were-deposited by coarse grained braided rivers.