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Saint Vincent's Rocks

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Saint Vincent's Rocks
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What is recorded here

Saint Vincent's Rocks is a coastal sea cliff composed primarily of Jurassic limestone, formed around 150 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The feature is notable for its exposure of fossil-rich rock layers and its role in illustrating the geological history of the Bristol region.

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Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0