Kirtlington Quarry, Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kirtlington, England
The 3.1-hectare quarry contains Middle Jurassic limestones and clays formed 165 million years ago when Oxfordshire lay beneath a tropical sea.
From 1907 to 1928, workers extracted limestone and clay from Kirtlington Quarry for cement production before its transformation into a nature reserve.
Scientists and researchers frequent this geological site to study fossils of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodiles, and sharks from the Jurassic period.
The quarry functions as both a Local Nature Reserve and a research location, requiring visitors to follow designated paths and safety guidelines.
This location holds the distinction of being the richest Middle Jurassic mammal fossil site in the world, containing remains of Cetiosaurus and Megalosaurus.
GPS coordinates: 51.87500,-1.28400
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:22
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