Watermill Cove, Protected coastal inlet on St Mary's, Great Britain
Description
Watermill Cove is a protected coastal inlet on the northeast side of St. Mary's, notable for its cliff faces that contain multiple geological layers. These deposits hold organic remains that provide evidence of past environmental conditions.
History
The site has been studied to reveal evidence of climate shifts spanning many thousands of years into the past. Material within the cliff layers shows that the region once experienced Arctic conditions.
Culture
The site maintains its position as a geological research location where scientists examine cliff layers to understand historical climate patterns.
Practical
The site is compact and the cliffs are steep, so visiting during calm weather is advisable. Access is on foot via a path, though a slipway nearby once served small boats.
Did you know?
The cliff walls display visible layers from periods when ice-age conditions dominated and reshaped the surrounding landscape completely. Visitors can observe these bands directly and see the physical record of how much the environment has changed.
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