2012

TM0614 : Gravel strata in cliffs

taken 12 years ago, near to East Mersea, Essex, England

Gravel strata in cliffs
Gravel strata in cliffs
Cliffs at Cudmore Grove Country Park, East Mersea.

According to the Essex RIGS Group LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link ) :The cliffs at Cudmore Grove provide superb exposures of Thames/Medway gravels laid down during the Hoxnian interglacial stage when monkeys, bears and early man lived in Essex.
Cudmore Grove Country Park

Cudmore Grove is found at the eastern end of
Mersea Island next to the Colne estuary.

Essex County Council purchased Cudmore Grove,
in 1974 to preserve a piece of Essex for people to
enjoy. The Country Parks Rangers now manage
the land for countryside recreation, wildlife and
historical interest.

For more information see LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Coastal Geological interest Place: Cudmore Grove Country Park East Mersea County: Essex other tags: Strata Cliffs Seaside Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TM0614, 122 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Roger Jones   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 9 September, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 9 September, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 0683 1464 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:47.5295N 0:59.8653E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 0682 1463
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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