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Hern Stones

Named rock
Hern Stones
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Why this matters

Hern Stones is a coastal rock feature composed of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its potential as a local landmark and for illustrating the geological history of the region's limestone formations.

What is recorded here

Hern Stones is shown as a named rock on the public map of High Peak. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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