What is recorded here
Castle Crag is a prominent sea cliff composed of Carboniferous limestone, formed approximately 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its steep, resistant rock face that has withstood coastal erosion, offering insights into the geological history of the North Yorkshire coast.
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Places near here
Boundary StoneListed building · 840 yd
Reeking Gill waterfallWaterfall · 852 yd
Boundary stone near Rosedale HeadMonument or public art · 987 yd
Boundary stone below Rosedale HeadMonument or public art · 1069 yd
GuidestoneListed building · 1172 yd
Unnamed stream north of Gill Wath waterfallWaterfall · 1509 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Ledging HillMountain / peak · 1671 yd
Round CragCliff · 1.1 mi
Seavey HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Blakey Junction on the Rosedale RailwayVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Esklets CragCliff · 1.6 mi
Iron KilnsVisitor information · 1.7 miOther information
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