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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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Snailshell Crag is shown as a cliff on the public map of Westmorland and Furness. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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