Hartcliff Rocks Quarry, Protected geological site in Felton, Somerset, England.
The 1.6-hectare quarry contains exposed Triassic Dolomitic Conglomerate formations that rest upon layers of Carboniferous Limestone at coordinates 51°23′34″N 2°40′16″W.
Natural England designated Hartcliff Rocks Quarry as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1991 to preserve its geological characteristics for future research.
Geologists and students regularly visit the quarry to study rock formations that reveal important information about the geological history of southern England.
Access to the protected site requires coordination with Natural England, which manages and oversees the conservation of this scientific research location.
The quarry displays distinct rock strata that provide essential data about the geological processes that shaped Somerset during the Triassic period.
GPS coordinates: 51.39290,-2.67115
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:38
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