UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 20011029-003
River Axe, Axmouth to The Cobb, Lyme Regis
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
- 50.7056, -2.9899
Stay Nearby
River Axe, Axmouth to The Cobb, Lyme Regis
Attractions & Tickets
River Axe, Axmouth to The Cobb, Lyme Regis
Getting Here
River Axe, Axmouth to The Cobb, Lyme Regis
Nearby Points of Interest
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Colcombe Castle
Castle7.0km
★★★★★ Major Landmark
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Hawkesdown Hill Camp
Archaeological Site4.1km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Hawkesdown Hill Camp
Archaeological Site4.1km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Musbury Castle
Archaeological Site4.6km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Musbury Castle
Archaeological Site4.6km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Honeyditches
Archaeological Site6.4km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Honeyditches
Archaeological Site6.4km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Beer Quarry Caves
Historic Building8.7km
★★★★ Major Landmark
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Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR
National Park568m
★★★★ Significant Site