Robin's Wood Hill Quarry, Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, England
Robin's Wood Hill Quarry is a protected geological site in Gloucestershire that exposes important rock layers from the early Jurassic period. The exposed sections show different strata containing fossils of marine creatures that scientists use to reconstruct ancient sea environments.
The site received protected status in 1966 from Natural England to preserve its importance for Jurassic research. This designation secured the fragile rock layers and their fossil contents for scientific study.
Scientists and researchers examine the fifty-four species of fossil molluscs found within the quarry to understand early Jurassic environments.
The site is walkable and displays its geological features clearly, managed by Gloucester City Council. Plant growth is naturally controlled by browsing animals, keeping the rock layers accessible for viewing.
The sequence of different limestone layers revealed much to scientists about climate fluctuations during the Jurassic period. The shift between fine sediment deposits and harder rock beds particularly provides clues about changing sea conditions.
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