Allington Quarry, Maidstone, Kent, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Allington Quarry | Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) |
| Maidstone | Non-metropolitan District |
| Kent | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 17' 23'' North , 0° 29' 53'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
UK National Grid Reference:
TQ743575
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Geologists' Group | MAIDSTONE, Kent | 2km |
| Medway Fossil & Mineral Society | Rochester, Kent | 11km |
| Sidcup Lapidary & Mineral Society | Bexleyheath, Kent | 30km |
| Essex Rock & Mineral Society | Shenfield, Essex | 40km |
| Hastings & District Geological Society | Hastings, East Sussex | 47km |
Allington Quarry is a notable geological locality situated north of Maidstone in Kent, England. This Pleistocene site features an extensive exposure of gulls (cracks in the rock) filled with loess deposits. These formations are believed to have originated through processes of seasonal freezing and thawing during the last ice age.
The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding periglacial processes and Pleistocene environmental conditions. The loess-filled gulls provide valuable evidence of climatic fluctuations and ground movements associated with the ice age.
This locality is on private land, and there is no public access.
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| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allington_Quarry |
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| Wikidata ID: | Q4732695 |
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