Old Town Railway Cutting, Swindon, Geological formation at Old Town Railway, Swindon, England.
The Old Town Railway Cutting extends across 1.78 hectares, displaying exposed sections of Kimmeridge Clay formations and various rock strata layers.
Natural England designated this railway cutting as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1975 for its geological importance near the former Swindon Town station.
The railway cutting represents the transformation of Swindon from an agricultural village into an industrial center through railway engineering developments.
Scientists and researchers access the site to study sedimentary processes, geological formations, and the diverse plant species growing within the cutting.
The geographical coordinates of 51.5475 latitude and -1.78075 longitude mark this location where distinct clay layers reveal millions of years of geological history.
GPS coordinates: 51.54750,-1.78075
Latest update: April 3, 2025 09:02
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