What is recorded here
Prawle Point is a prominent headland composed mainly of Devonian-age slate and sandstone, formed around 380 million years ago through sedimentary deposition and subsequent metamorphism. It is notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and as a key geological site within the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Places near here
Raised beach with cliffs behind and cave on rightCave or cavern · 622 yd
Cliffs and waterfall, Elender CoveWaterfall · 740 yd
Maceley CoveBeach / strand · 989 yd
Pig's NoseIslet · 1.0 mi
Venerick's CoveBeach / strand · 1.0 mi
Deckler's CliffCliff · 1.4 mi
Deckler's IslandIslet · 1.5 mi
Lannacombe BayBay · 2.1 mi
Church of St SylvesterListed building · 2.4 mi
GoodshelterListed building · 2.4 mi
Sharp Tor ToposcopeVisitor information · 2.9 mi
Herzogin CecilieWreck · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Richard Weymouth · CC BY-SA 2.0