
What is recorded here
Brea Cove in Cornwall consists of Jurassic limestone and claystone, formed around 180–160 million years ago through marine sedimentation. The cove is notable for its well-preserved fossil content and as an example of coastal erosion shaping a classic cove morphology.
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Places near here
Triangulation Point at the top of Trevega CliffCliff or headland · 567 yd
Stone circle near Pen Enys PointAncient stone or rock art · 569 yd
Carn Naun PointHeadland · 611 yd
Imitation stone circle beside the SWCPAncient stone or rock art · 645 yd
Trevalgan HillMountain / peak · 1467 yd
The CarracksIslet · 1639 yd
Rosewall Hill from TrendrineMountain or hill · 1697 yd
Rosewall HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Hellesveor Methodist ChurchChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.4 mi
Granite boulders on Trendrine HillMountain or hill · 1.5 mi
Towednack ChurchChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.5 mi
The Leach PotteryMuseum · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: David Medcalf · CC BY-SA 2.0