South Devon - Geology
Gypsum - Branscombe Mouth - (S40)
Inset Photo - an enlarged image of the Sheared Triassic Gypsum at the base of the Red Mercia Mudstone Cliffs.
This feature is a short distance to the west of Branscombe Mouth.
Gypsum (Hydrous Calcium Sulphate) formed when mineral rich waters evaporated in an Ancient Desert.
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Branscombe Mouth is between Sidmouth and Beer in Gallery 40
Ref: 8375.6
Date: 16/10/2020
Location: SY 2029 8809