What is recorded here

Highshield Crags is shown as a cliff on the public map of Northumberland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.

Highshield Crags is a sea cliff composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The crags are notable for their dramatic coastal exposure and the presence of fossil-rich layers that provide insights into ancient marine life in the region.

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