What is recorded here
Southdown Cliff is a coastal sea cliff composed primarily of Cretaceous-era limestone, formed through the accumulation of marine sediments over 66 to 145 million years ago. It is notable for its exposure of geological strata that provide insight into the region’s ancient marine environment.
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Places near here
MansandsBeach / strand · 493 yd
47, Milton StreetListed building · 1390 yd
Wooden sculpture of St MaryPublic sculpture · 1394 yd
Mussel RockIsland · 1565 yd
St KildaListed building · 1636 yd
Long SandsBeach / strand · 1641 yd
St. Mary's BayBay · 1645 yd
Cave at the Northern end of the beach at St. Mary's Bay, 2Cave or cavern · 1.0 mi
Cave at the Northern end of the beach at St. Mary's BayCave or cavern · 1.0 mi
Raddicombe WoodWood · 1.1 mi
Windmill CopseWood · 1.3 mi
Guzzle DownMountain / peak · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0