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Laythwaite Crags

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Laythwaite Crags is shown as a cliff on the public map of Westmorland and Furness. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Laythwaite Crags is a sea cliff composed of Carboniferous limestone, formed approximately 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The crags are notable for their exposure of durable limestone strata, which are typical of the region's geological history and provide insight into ancient reef environments.

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