2021

NU2618 : The Whin Sill

taken 3 years ago, near to Howick, Northumberland, England

The Whin Sill
The Whin Sill
This is the surface of the Whin Sill at Cullernose Point. The Sill is composed of dolerite, and was emplaced during an episode of crustal extension about 300 to 295 years ago.

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NU2618, 59 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Anne Burgess   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 18 September, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 22 September, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 2612 1875 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:27.7142N 1:35.3088W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NU 26077 18733
View Direction
East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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