Harrington Hall Sandpit

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 53.2269, 0.0379

Condition (Natural England)

Favourable (1)
UnitFeatureConditionArea (ha)Assessed
TF361719 Favourable 0.08 2011-03-04

Geology & landscape

Geological Period: Cretaceous · Rock Type: Sandstone

Description

Area, 0.074 ha Description This locality provides an excellent opportunity to study the Mid Spilsby nodule bed and the sedimentology of the sands on either side of what has been taken as the local base of the Cretaceous System. The site’s interest is further strengthened by the presence of a noteworthy bivalve fauna from the Lower Spilsby Sandstone.