Quick facts about the Jurassic Coast

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Perry Ledge lies just to the west of Ringstead Bay and is left partially exposed at low tide.

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Geological Information

Period Age

Jurassic

Approx Age

Million Years

Cretaceous Blanket

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Main Geology

Kimmeridge Clay, Corallian

Beach Type

Shingle on Sand

Access to Beach

Fossil Hotspots:
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Geological Coastal Features:
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General Information

Nearest Coastal Visitor Centre

Lulworth Heritage Coast Centre

Nearest Town/Village or Area:

Ringstead

Nearest Tourist Info Centres

Weymouth

Wildlife in this Area:
Rock Pools

Rock Pools

The rocky Limestone “Perry Ledge” is left partially exposed at low tide, allowing a look at some of the marine life living here.

General Interest:
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