Bleadon Hill, Protected geological site in North Somerset, England
Bleadon Hill is a protected geological site in North Somerset featuring a low ridge formed from calcite-cemented sand and gravel deposits. The exposed layers reveal sediments from glacial and marine environments from ancient times.
This site formed during the Quaternary ice age when glaciers bordered the landscape and deposited the sediments now visible in the ridge. The geological layers record a time when ice sheets significantly shaped the region.
Scientific researchers regularly visit this location to study the geological formations and conduct sedimentological analyses of the marine and glacial deposits.
The site is open to the public and geological features are easy to observe from accessible viewpoints. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain can be uneven and slippery after wet weather.
The hill contains specific sediment types that earned it recognition as a Geological Conservation Review site within the Mendip Hills region.
Location: North Somerset
GPS coordinates: 51.31240,-2.93180
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44
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