Dryhill
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ500552 | — | Favourable | 11.71 | 2011-05-18 |
Geology & landscape
Mining / Industrial: Quarry · Rock Type: Chert
Description
Description Dryhill is an inactive quarry located on the south western edge of Sevenoaks in west Kent. The site is well known and provides a classic and nationally significant exposure through the 'rag and hassock' facies of the Aptian aged Hythe Beds. This facies exhibits characteristic sedimentological features including sediment silicification and the early development of chert nodules. The site is also famous for its rich and diverse fossil brachiopod and bivalve fauna which is crucialfor palaeoecological studies and international correllation of the Aptian Stage. Dryhill is a famous and well documented Aptian site, which is of undoubted national significance for its sedimentological and palaeontological features and stratigraphical interest.