Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Somerset |
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Grid reference | ST398163 |
Coordinates | 50°56′35″N2°51′30″W / 50.94298°N 2.85823°W |
Interest | Geological |
Area | 0.48 hectares (0.0048 km2; 0.0019 sq mi) |
Notification | 1996 |
Natural England website |
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