Hunstanton Cliffs Explained

Hunstanton Cliffs
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Geological
Area:4.6ha
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Hunstanton Cliffs is a 4.6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hunstanton in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3] [4]

These eroding cliffs expose a mid-Cretaceous sequence from the Albian to the succeeding Cenomanian around 100 million years ago, with exceptionally rich Albian ammonite fossils. Biological interest is provided by a colony of breeding fulmars on the cliff face.[5]

There is public access to the beach.

References

52.949°N 0.493°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Hunstanton Cliffs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Hunstanton Cliffs. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Hunstanton Cliffs (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian, Maastrichtian) . Geological Conservation Review . Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Hunstanton Cliffs (Aptian-Albian) . Geological Conservation Review . Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Hunstanton Cliffs citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 June 2018.

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