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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO426807 | — | Favourable | 3.48 | 2017-10-20 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Silurian · Rock Type: Limestone
Description
Description Rocks exposed in these quarries fall in the Upper Bringewood Formation of the late Silurian Period. These rocks are well known for their shelly faunas, particularly strophomenid brachiopods. They contain distinctive shell banks of the large brachiopod Conchidium knightii. This is a shallow water fauna which is characteristic of the Aymestrey Limestone Group in this area.