West Cornwall - Geology
Raised Beach Deposits - Porthallow (S24)
Remnants of raised beach deposits, resting on an old shore platform.
The old shore platform , eroded in black shales and cherts , extends from Porthallow to Nare Cove.
The raised beach , seen in the cliffs , is overlain by sandy and gravelly 'head' .
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Location - just to the North of Porthallow - South of Nellys Cove.
Ref: 5622s
Date: 13/04/2018
Location: SW 7977 2355