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The geodiversity of the East of England is right
beneath our feet: the rocks, soils and landforms
that make up the landscape. It provides wildlife
habitat and many of our essential resources,
such as drinking water, minerals and building
stone. It is a source of inspiration and a
sense of place.
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Cretaceous carstone outcropping on
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The regions
geodiversity ranges in time from Jurassic rocks
170 million years old to coastal sediments laid
down by the latest tide. It gives rise to
contrasts in the physical landscape, ranging
from the chalk hills of the north Chilterns to
the coastal mudflats of the Wash, from the
boulder clay plateau of East Anglia to the level
peats of Fenland. Its sediments and fossils
provide an archive of information about
environmental change over millions of years,
including changes in wildlife and human
occupation.
Follow these
links for more information
Landscape and soils
Landforms
Geology
Cultural
features
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| Dunstable, Five Knolls Hill |
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