
UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 20011029-002
River Sid, Sidmouth to Seaton Hole
Component of Dorset and East Devon Coast
Overview
The cliff exposures along the Dorset and East Devon coast provide an almost continuous sequence of rock formations spanning the Mesozoic Era, or some 185 million years of the earth's history. The area's important fossil sites and classic coastal geomorphologic features have contributed to the study of earth sciences for over 300 years.
Selection Criteria
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Details
- Countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- ISO Codes
- GB
- Coordinates
- 50.6871, -3.1265
Stay Nearby
River Sid, Sidmouth to Seaton Hole
Attractions & Tickets
River Sid, Sidmouth to Seaton Hole
Getting Here
River Sid, Sidmouth to Seaton Hole
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