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Tank Quarry Geological Trail
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4.2
(10)
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August 28, 2023
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The geology of Tank Quarry dates to the Precambrian, approximately 680 million years ago, which means that these rocks are some of the oldest exposed in England. The clear quarry face enables amateurs and experts to study the complex nature of the igneous and metamorphic geology on display.
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Elevation 190 m
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