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Baines Crag

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Baines Crag
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Baines Crag is a sea cliff composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its exposure of ancient rock layers, which provide insight into the geological history of the Lancaster area.

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Baines Crag is shown as a cliff on the public map of Lancaster. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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