Why this matters
Backways Cove in Cornwall consists of sedimentary rocks, primarily Devonian-age slates and shales, formed from accumulated marine sediments under pressure over 380 million years ago. The cove is notable for its well-preserved coastal erosion features and the exposure of folded rock layers, which provide insights into the tectonic history of the region.
What is recorded here
Backways Cove is shown as a bay on the public map of Cornwall. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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