Hunstanton Park Esker

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 52.9392, 0.5222

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Norfolk County Norfolk Coast Scenic Area

Condition (Natural England)

Favourable (1)
UnitFeatureConditionArea (ha)Assessed
TF695404 — Favourable 17.31 2023-03-06

Geology & landscape

Geological Feature: Esker

Landscape processes: Glacial

Description

Description This site is important for an esker of Devensian age which extends ca. 1.5 kilometres from north of Ringstead Downs to Hunstanton Hall. The esker is particularly well developed in its central and southern sections and occasional sections assist in demonstrating the internal structure, composition and genesis of this type of glaciofluvial landform. Hunstanton Park provides a good example of a landform which is relatively uncommon in central and southern England and is the only one of Devensian age in the area.