What is recorded here
Coliseum Wall is a sea cliff composed primarily of Devonian slate, formed around 380 million years ago through the compression of marine sediments. It is notable for its striking vertical exposure and potential for fossil content, reflecting the ancient oceanic environment of the region.
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Places near here
Coastwatch lookout station at Gwennap HeadHeritage place · 169 yd
Bulging WallCliff · 183 yd
PorthgwarraBeach / strand · 602 yd
Cove CottageListed building · 646 yd
Cove Cottage, PorthgwarraOld home or work place · 665 yd
Tunnel down to the beach at Porthgwarra coveBeach · 665 yd
St. Levan's WellSpring · 1650 yd
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's ChapelScheduled monument · 1650 yd
St Levan's Holy WellOld or holy well · 1657 yd
Waterfall at the back of Porthchapel beachWaterfall · 1688 yd
Cave, Lower Bosistow CliffCave or cavern · 1.1 mi
Minack TheatreHeritage attraction · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0