Winceby Rectory Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF320685 | — | Favourable | 0.03 | 2012-05-18 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Description
Area,0.04 ha Description Winceby is the most southerly exposure of the Mid Spilsby nodule bed in Lincolnshire and is of vital importance in having provided a number of stratigraphically significant ammonite species from this horizon, including derived Subcraspedites together with fresh Surites specimens. An important biostratigraphic site showing an Upper Ryazanian base for the Lincolnshire Cretaceous succession.