Nabs Crag

Cliff

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Nabs Crag is a sea cliff composed primarily of Ordovician volcanic and sedimentary rocks, formed around 470 to 450 million years ago through volcanic activity and subsequent marine deposition. It is notable for its exposure of ancient igneous and metamorphic formations, offering insights into the geological history of the Lake District region.

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Nabs Crag 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.

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