Totternhoe Stone Pit
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP979222 | — | Favourable | 2.22 | 2023-10-04 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Cretaceous
Description
Description This is a Geological Conservation Review GCR site. It is adjacent to the biological SSSI of Totternhoe Knolls. Statement of Interest The phosphatic base of the Totternhoe Stone is exposed at this site. It consists of a lime mud containing phosphatic pebbles and a rich late Cretaceous deposit of shark teeth. It has yielded many taxa of small sharks, some of which are under described and will be an important research site for years to come. Working upwards through the deposit the faunal composition changes. The basal part contains larger teeth, but as the sediment fines upwards small rays make an appearance.