Rock Edge Nature Reserve, Geological nature reserve in Headington, Oxford, England.
The nature reserve spans 4 acres of land with exposed coral outcrops and sand bottom beds from an ancient tropical reef formation.
The area transformed from Crossroads Pit limestone quarry to a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1972, preserving geological elements.
The reserve functions as an educational center where students and researchers examine prehistoric marine life through discovered fossils.
Visitors access the reserve through a winding trail around the former quarry, with opportunities for geological exploration and wildlife observation.
The exposed limestone formations contain remnants of marine creatures that inhabited this location when it was submerged under tropical waters.
GPS coordinates: 51.75390,-1.20444
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:38
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