Stair Hole Cove - 1
Stair Hole Cove - 1

A small cove with natural arches cut into steeply-dipping Purbeck Limestones.
The arches and a gap formed from a collapsed Cave allow the sea through
to erode the softer parts of the limestones and shales.
Landward the Soft Wealden Clays / Sands slump southwards towards the sea, coating the Limestone with Red Marl.

Ref: 8857.8

Date: 19/05/2021

Location: SY 8214 7994

Stair Hole Cove - 1

A small cove with natural arches cut into steeply-dipping Purbeck Limestones.
The arches and a gap formed from a collapsed Cave allow the sea through
to erode the softer parts of the limestones and shales.
Landward the Soft Wealden Clays / Sands slump southwards towards the sea, coating the Limestone with Red Marl.

Ref: 8857.8

Date: 19/05/2021

Location: SY 8214 7994