Glenthorne, Protected ecological site in Exmoor National Park, Great Britain.
The Glenthorne geological area spans 13.3 hectares within the boundaries of Somerset and Devon, featuring sandstone formations and freshwater deposits.
Natural England designated Glenthorne as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1989 to protect its geological characteristics and natural environment.
Scientists and researchers regularly visit Glenthorne to study the Middle Devonian sequence and observe the Hangman Sandstone Group formations.
Access to specific areas of Glenthorne requires prior permission from conservation authorities to maintain the integrity of sensitive geological features.
The site contains unusual freshwater deposits known as Hangman Grits, which formed under desert conditions during the Middle Devonian period.
GPS coordinates: 51.23380,-3.72018
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:10
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