Black Buttress

Cliff

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Black Buttress 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 striking dark appearance, likely due to weathering or mineral staining, and contributes to the dramatic coastal scenery of the Swansea area.

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Black Buttress is shown as a cliff on the public map of Swansea. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.

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