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Brief descriptions of principal geodiversity sites
The main geodiversity sites are illustrated here to give an indication of the variety of potential in the area. This should be viewed in conjunction with the more comprehensive list of categorised sites.
Information in some of the tables is incomplete and should be supplemented at the next stage of the study with information from complementary specialist reports and stakeholder and community groups.
Sites described:
Fulwell & Carley Hill quarries
Tunstall Hills and Ryhope Cutting
Hepplewhites (Cold Knuckles) Quarry
Lizard Point and Marsden Limekiln
Key to designations:
NNR — National Nature Reserve
SSSI — Site of special scientific interest
GCR — Geological Conservation Review site
CGS — County Durham Geological site
LNR — Local Nature Reserve
DWT — Durham Wildlife Trust Site
MAGical — locality identified for visiting in MAGical Meadows project