Gripwood Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
Unfavourable Recovering (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST821603 | — | Favourable | 0.68 | 2011-09-23 |
| ST822603 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 0.79 | 2014-02-18 |
Description
Area, 2.9 ha. 7.0 ac. Description This site shows the junction between the Bradford Clay and the underlying limestones of the great Oolite, both of Bathonian age. Only here can be seen the relationship between these two rock units. The Bradford Clay locally yields the rich marine fauna, for which it has been famous for two hundred years. Its diverse fauna of crinoids, brachiopods, molluscs and bryozoans is the richest in this part of the geological column. A site of considerable historical, palaeontological and stratigraphic interest.