Harbury Quarries
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP381589 | — | Favourable | 2.89 | 2024-03-14 |
| SP385590 | — | Favourable | 2.89 | 2024-03-14 |
| SP390582 | — | Favourable | 2.89 | 2024-03-14 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Quaternary
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Area, 2.56 ha. 6.33 ac. Description These quarries allow a variety of sediments overlying a Middle Pleistocene land surface to be studied and compared over a wide area. These sediments are part of the glacial and glacio lacustrine complex recognised in the English Midlands and attributed to the Wolstonian glaciation. There is growing controversy over the age, relationship and origin of these deposits, indicating that further study is badly needed. The exposures at Harburyare of considerable significance for the reappraisal of the Wolstonian model in the area to the south east of Birmingham and are of great importance as they provide a unique opportunity to evaluate variations and relationships within the sedimentary record.