Overstrand Cliffs Explained

Overstrand Cliffs
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Geological
Area:57.8ha
Notifydate:1992
Map: Magic Map

Overstrand Cliffs is a 57.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cromer in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is a Special Area of Conservation[3] and part of it is a Geological Conservation Review site.[4] [5]

These soft cliffs are subject to falls and slumping, providing a habitat for species associated with disturbance such as the rare beetles Bledius filipes, Harpalus vernalis and Nebria livida. The cliff is geologically important for its succession of Pleistocene glacial exposures.[6]

The beach is open to the public.

References

52.924°N 1.325°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Overstrand Cliffs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Overstrand Cliffs. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Overstrand Cliffs. Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 1 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Overstrand Cliff Section (Quaternary of East Anglia) . Geological Conservation Review . Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Overstrand to Trimingham Cliffs (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian, Maastrichtian) . Geological Conservation Review . Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 25 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Overstrand Cliffs citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.

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