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Ochre Pit

Toll Road, Sand Bay.

NGR:ST 31392 62736
WGS84:51.35953, -2.98675
Length:6 m
Depth:2 m
Altitude:0 m
Tags:Cave
Registry:mcr-n

At the top of the metal steps which lead down to the beach. The footpath passes through a pit (6m by 2m) over 2m deep. There is a prominent ochre deposit and small solution hollows can be seen in the walls.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Located in Sand Bay.

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This entry was last updated: 2024-03-06 18:23:51

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