Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI, Protected coastal area in Somerset, United Kingdom.
The Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast extends over 742 hectares along the Severn Estuary, featuring geological formations and intertidal shore platforms.
The site received its SSSI designation in 1971, marking a commitment to preserve its geological heritage and coastal ecosystems for scientific research.
Scientists and researchers gather at this location to study marine biology, geological formations, and collect fossils including complete ichthyosaur skeletons.
Visitors can access the site through the West Somerset Coast Path, which connects multiple observation points along the protected shoreline.
The cliffs contain alabaster deposits that inspired the color name 'Watchet Blue' and hold numerous Jurassic period fossils within their layers.
GPS coordinates: 51.18151,-3.27595
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:27
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