What is recorded here
Belt Knott is a sea cliff located in Cumberland, composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The cliff is notable for its exposure of layered sedimentary rock, offering insights into ancient tropical sea conditions and fossil-rich strata.
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