- Type
- services (planningUpdate)
- Ref. number
- 043404-2026
- Estimated value
- 200,000 GBP
- CPV
- 71351220
Lummaton Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), comprising Units 1, 2 and 3, is a nationally and internationally important geological site forming part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. The site c…
ontains significant Devonian-aged fossiliferous limestone exposures, including the Lummaton Shell Beds, which are of very high scientific, educational and geodiversity value. Over time, much of the quarry has become overgrown with scrub, trees and dense vegetation, significantly reducing the visibil
ity and accessibility of key geological features. This has contributed to parts of the SSSI being assessed as "Unfavourable Declining", with some areas no longer accessible for research or educational use. The Conservation and Enhancement S