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Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bleadon Hill
Sip back and discover Bleadon Hill, near Weston-super-Mare on the edge of the Mendip Hills, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Geological Conservation Review (GCR) site. It features down-faulted Carboniferous Limestone and a mysterious ridge of calcite-cemented sands and gravels. This ridge, separated by the Bleadon Member valley, contains rare reworked Jurassic foraminifera, raising questions about its origin—whether Jurassic beach, Pleistocene shoreline, or
Jul 83 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Avon Gorge
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Avon Gorge a picturesque natural landmark whose steep fossiliferous limestone cliffs rise high above the River Avon. Carved by the combined forces of sea level change, tectonic movement, glacial erosion and flowing water. Avon Gorge tells a story that spans more than 350 million years back to the Carboniferous Period.
Jul 65 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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