The Dungeon SSSI
The Dungeon is a 1.2-hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest situated 1 mile north-west of Heswall, on the Wirral Peninsula, England. The site was notified in 1988 due to its geological features which show the Tarporley Siltstone Formation of the Mercia Mudstone Group.
- Nature reserve
- …is also known as “The Dungeon”
- Description: geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Heswall, Wirral, England
Places of Interest
Highlights include Wirral Country Park and Thurstaston Common.
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Heswall and Central North Wirral.
The Dungeon SSSI
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Latitude
53.34° or 53° 20′ 24″ north
Longitude
-3.1257° or 3° 7′ 32″ west
Open location code
9C5R8VQF+XP
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OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
Wikidata ID
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Thurstaston and Dawpool.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Dungeon and Cleaver Heath.
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