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Hetchell Crags

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Hetchell Crags
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Hetchell Crags is a sandstone sea cliff or coastal rock feature, likely formed during the Permian or Triassic periods, around 250 to 200 million years ago, through the deposition and lithification of aeolian or fluvial sediments. It is notable for its geological resilience and exposure, offering a local example of non-marine sedimentary rock in a coastal or riverine setting.

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Photo: steven ruffles · CC BY-SA 2.0