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Rawlinson's Nab

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Rawlinson's Nab
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Rawlinson's Nab is a coastal headland composed primarily of Ordovician volcanic and sedimentary rocks, formed around 470–450 million years ago through volcanic activity and subsequent marine sedimentation. It is notable for its resistant rock formations that have withstood coastal erosion, contributing to the dramatic landscape of the Cumbrian coast.

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Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0