Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Avon |
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Grid reference | ST674913 |
Interest | Geological |
Area | 0.5 hectare |
Notification | 1974 |
Location map | English Nature |
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Coordinates: 51°37′10″N2°28′20″W / 51.61957°N 2.47227°W
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