Sidestrand and Trimingham Cliffs

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Sidestrand and Trimingham Cliffs is a 133.9-hectare (331-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Cromer in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3][4][5] It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[6]

AreaofsearchNorfolk, England
InterestBiological
Geological
Area133.9 hectares (331 acres)[1]
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Sidestrand and Trimingham Cliffs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location of Sidestrand and Trimingham Cliffs.
Area of searchNorfolk, England
Grid referenceTG 275 392[1]
InterestBiological
Geological
Area133.9 hectares (331 acres)[1]
Notification date1993[1]
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This crumbling cliff exposes both Pleistocene sediments and a rich assembly of invertebrate fossils dating to the late Cretaceous. It also has several rare beetles and the Red Data Book parasitic herbaceous plant purple broomrape.[7]

The beach is open to the public.

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