Tadcaster Mere
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE499430 | — | Favourable | 8.71 | 2012-09-03 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Moraine
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Area, 8.7 ac. 21.5 ha. Description This site, named for identification purposes as Tadcaster Mere, encompasses the central part of a former lake basin which extended over an area of about 3km2. The sub surface sediments provide a long record of Devensian Late glacial and early Flandrian vegetation history. It is particularly important for late glacial pollen studies and the opportunity it provides for dating the Escrick moraine upon which it lies.