Wolston Gravel Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP410747 | — | Favourable | 0.68 | 2021-11-22 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Quaternary
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Area, 0.73 ha. 1.8 ac. Description Wolston Gravel Pit is the type locality for the penultimate cold stage of the Pleistoceneperiod in Britain, the Wolstonian. It is of prime importance as a standard reference locality for Pleistocene studies. A substantial part of the Pleistocene history of the English Midlands is founded on comparisons with the sequence of deposits at Wolston which demonstrates the Baginton sand, Thrussington Till and Bosworth Clay members of this type formation.