Cattle Troughs

Cliff

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Cattle Troughs is a sea cliff feature in Dorset, composed primarily of Jurassic limestone, formed around 150–200 million years ago through marine sedimentation. The cliff is notable for its erosion patterns and potential fossil content, typical of the region’s rich geological heritage.

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Cattle Troughs is shown as a cliff on the public map of Dorset. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.

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