Henborth

Henborth
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Wales
Area of Search West Gwynedd
Grid reference SH3205393118
Coordinates 53°24′29″N 4°31′41″W / 53.408075°N 4.5280616°W / 53.408075; -4.5280616Coordinates: 53°24′29″N 4°31′41″W / 53.408075°N 4.5280616°W / 53.408075; -4.5280616
Interest Geological
Area 10.96 ha
Notification 1989

Henborth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Anglesey, North Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since October 1989 in an attempt to protect its fragile geological elements.[1] The site has an area of 10.96 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

Type

This site is designated due to its geological qualities. In Wales, geological sites range from quarries to rocky outcrops and massive sea-cliffs. 30% of SSSIs in Wales are notified for geological and geomorphological features.

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References

  1. ↑ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); accessdate: 30 December 2013 (in Welsh)
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