Dalby Hill
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF409695 | — | Favourable | 0.23 | 2011-02-02 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous · Rock Type: Sandstone
Description
Area,0.2 ha Description This locality is vital in representing the only exposure of the roach Stone, a calcareous sandstone developed in the Fulletby Beds of the Southern Wolds. The site is also significant in having been the source of an interesting brachiopod fauna and the type locality for three new species. A key Barremian site important in Lower Cretaceous stratigraphic studies.