Wilmcote Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP151593 | — | Favourable | 1.54 | 2014-09-03 |
Geology & landscape
Mining / Industrial: Quarry · Geological Period: Jurassic
Description
Area, 1.5 ha. 3.7 ac. Description This old quarry shows the best available section in the ‘Insect Beds’ of the basal Lias. These lower Jurassic rocks are well known for their terrestrial invertebrates, particularly insects, as well as yielding important marine vertebrate and plant material. These rocks are best developed in Warwickshire and Wilmcote is the only surviving quarry in the county showing them. This is an outstanding locality, essential for an understanding of terrestrial biotas in the lowest strata of the Jurassic.