Stokenchurch Gap, Road cutting in Chiltern Hills, England
The 1200-meter-long chalk cutting extends through the Chiltern Hills, reaching depths of 47 meters to accommodate the M40 motorway passage.
The construction of this section of the M40 motorway occurred in 1974 after extensive public discussions regarding its environmental implications.
The cutting functions as a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, containing geological features from the Late Cretaceous period.
Winter travelers should prepare for dense fog conditions, which frequently affect visibility along this section of the M40 motorway.
The cutting exposes central England's geological layers from 88 million years ago, marking the transition between Coniacian and Turonian stages.
Location: South Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.66167,-0.93806
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:49
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