What is recorded here
Castles is a sea cliff composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The cliff is notable for its exposure of durable limestone strata, which are significant for understanding the geological history of the Durham region and for providing habitat for coastal flora and fauna.
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Places near here
Lamb Sculpture and stile named Moor or LessPublic sculpture · 142 yd
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Edward VII postbox, Holwick (2)Old post box · 645 yd
Sheep sculpture near Low ForcePublic sculpture · 892 yd
Low ForceWaterfall · 913 yd
Low Force waterfall in 1977Waterfall · 954 yd
Wynch Bank PlantationWood · 981 yd
Old Milestone by the B6277, south of West Friar HouseMonument or public art · 1543 yd
MilepostMonument or public art · 1652 yd
Sumerhill Force and Gibson's CaveCave or cavern · 1701 yd
Bow Lee PlantationWood · 1707 yd
Gibsons caveCave or cavern · 1.1 miOther information
Photo: Mike Quinn · CC BY-SA 2.0