Notgrove Railway Cutting, Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, England.
Notgrove Railway Cutting is a geological exposure in Gloucestershire that displays multiple layers of Middle Jurassic limestone and fossil-bearing sediments. The cutting reveals distinct rock formations that were exposed during railway construction and remain accessible for study today.
This location was created in 1881 as part of the Banbury and Cheltenham Direct Railway line that crossed the Cotswolds region. When the railway closed in 1962, the exposed rock walls remained and have since attracted geological study and research.
Scientists and geologists regularly visit this location to study the complete section of Clypeus grit, which spans approximately 12 meters in height.
The location is accessible via local paths and offers direct views of multiple rock types from different geological periods. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be uneven and the surface rough.
This location contains one of the most complete fossil collections in the region, with ammonite shells preserved within the rock layers. The preserved remains offer glimpses into marine life from the Jurassic period millions of years ago.
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