Hascot Hill Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM060537 | — | Unfavourable Declining | 0.35 | 2022-03-30 |
Climate exposure
This is about exposure to a nationwide pressure this habitat type carries — not a verdict on this site's own management.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are exposed to sea-level rise and storm erosion. Where hard sea defences sit behind them, there's nowhere landward to retreat to — a squeeze that keeps compressing the habitat no matter how well it's managed.
Geology & landscape
Landscape processes: Coastal
Description
Description This site is of geological interest as it is the only site known to expose a beach facies of the Red Crag, comprising beach cobbles and a littoral fauna. The site provides an important sedimentological and faunal contrast with other Red Crag exposures, which show deeper water facies.