What is recorded here
Central Pillar is shown as a cliff on the public map of Cumberland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Central Pillar 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 prominent position along the Cumberland coast and its exposure of durable rock layers that resist erosion, contributing to the region's distinctive coastal landscape.
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