What is recorded here
Snailshell Crag is a coastal sea cliff composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its distinctive craggy profile and possible fossil content, which may include shell-like structures resembling snailshells, contributing to its name and geological interest.
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Places near here
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Parish Boundary Stone for MungrisdaleMonument or public art · 1.3 mi
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Howgill woodWood · 1.5 mi
Waterfall, River CaldewWaterfall · 1.7 mi
Carrock Fell tungsten, lead, copper, and arsenic mines and the remains of an early 20th century tungsten millScheduled monument · 2.0 mi
Millfield WoodWood · 2.0 mi
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Photo: Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0