Hornchurch Cutting, Nature reserve in Hornchurch, England.
The 0.8-hectare geological reserve contains boulder clay deposits, sand layers, and gravel formations along a former railway cutting path.
Geologist T.V. Holmes discovered this significant geological formation during the construction of the Romford to Upminster railway line in 1892.
The site marks the southern limit of glaciation in Britain, containing valuable evidence of ice sheet movements from 450,000 years ago.
The reserve features exposed rock formations and geological layers that demonstrate the effects of ancient glacial movements in southern Britain.
Excavations in 1983 revealed Jurassic fossils and rocks that glaciers transported from the Midlands region to this southern location.
GPS coordinates: 51.56360,0.23080
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:44
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