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Scale Knott is a sea cliff located in Cumberland, composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The cliff is notable for its exposure of sedimentary rock layers, which provide insight into the region's ancient marine environment and are of interest to geologists and coastal researchers.
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