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Barns Batch Spinney, Protected geological site in Dundry, Somerset, England.

The limestone site spans across 0.06 hectares near Dundry village, containing distinct geological formations from the Middle Jurassic period.

The area received designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1987 due to its geological exposures of Inferior Oolite limestone sequence.

The location serves as an educational resource for geologists and researchers studying the Middle Jurassic period's rock formations and fossil records.

Located at coordinates 51.3904°N latitude and -2.63806°W longitude, the site maintains restricted access to preserve its geological characteristics.

The location contains one of Britain's thickest rock sequences, featuring the discites zone named after the fossil ammonite Hyperlioceras discites.

GPS coordinates: 51.39040,-2.63806

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:50

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