Orthocerový lůmek, Natural monument in Lochkov, Czech Republic.
The limestone quarry contains extensive deposits of Silurian sediments with numerous fossils, particularly ancient cephalopods from the Paleozoic era.
The site received official protection status on March 28, 1977, establishing a preserved area of 0.48 hectares at 260 meters above sea level.
Scientists and researchers regularly visit this location to study the geological formations and collect data about the Ludlow-Pridoli boundary of the Silurian period.
Located 250 meters northeast of the Radotín cement plant, the site intersects with the road connecting Lochkov to Radotín and Zadní Kopanina.
The area contains specific plant species including common hazel, bird cherry, common rockrose, and protected specimens of lily-of-the-valley and mountain cornflower.
Location: Lochkov
Inception: March 28, 1977
GPS coordinates: 49.99870,14.34150
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:16
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