Scaynes Hill SSSI
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | East Sussex |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 391 227[1] |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 0.04 hectares (0.099 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1999[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Scaynes Hill is a 0.04-hectare (0.099-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Newick in East Sussex.[1][2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3]
This disused quarry and road section exposes yellow sandstone of the Grinstead Clay, dating to the Valanginian stage around 135 million years ago. The sandstone was deposited by a meandering river.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Scaynes Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Map of Scaynes Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Scaynes Hill (Wealden)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Scaynes Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 January 2019.