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Thringill Scar

Cliff

What is recorded here

Thringill Scar is a sea cliff composed mainly of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. The cliff is notable for its exposure of resistant rock layers that have withstood coastal erosion, offering insights into the geological history of the Yorkshire coast.

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