What is recorded here
The Knave is a 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 exposure of ancient rock layers that provide insight into past geological and environmental conditions in the region.
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Places near here
Short CaveCave · 149 yd
Deborah's HoleCave · 188 yd
Promontory fort on "the Knave", Gower coastCastle, fort or tower · 202 yd
Horse Cliff Promontory FortPromontory Fort · 355 yd
Paviland Far Far WestCliff · 517 yd
Coastline below Common CliffCliff or headland · 1335 yd
Pitton Cross CampsiteChurch, cross or graveyard · 1435 yd
Thurba Head coastal promontory fortPromontory Fort; Defended Enclosure · 1477 yd
Pitton CottageHouse · 1621 yd
RhossiliFamous place · 1.5 mi
Rhossili SunflowersHeritage attraction · 1.6 mi
VennerneWreck · 1.8 miOther information
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