Low's Hill Quarry
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Condition (Natural England)
Unfavourable No Change (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST610161 | — | Unfavourable No Change | 0.94 | 2015-03-11 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Jurassic
Description
Description This key Middle Jurassic locality shows representative parts of the Lower, Middle and Upper Inferior Oolite in a section of little more than three metres thick. Non sequences, a typical feature of the Inferior Oolite locally are a noteworthy feature of the section. The Irony Bed towards the top of the sequence contains zonally distinctive ammonites derived from the Middle Inferior Oolite. In addition this bed has yielded a rich brachiopod fauna including type material, elements of which can be found in sections in the Alps.