Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Siccar Point
In or near Coldingham.
Siccar Point — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Lisa Jarvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Siccar Point is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Siccar Point is a coastal promontory in Scotland known for its geological significance, particularly Hutton's Unconformity, which illustrates the concept of deep time in geology. Visitors can observe the striking angular unconformity where Upper Devonian rocks rest upon older Silurian strata, showcasing the Earth's geological history and processes.
Place summary
Siccar Point is a geological site located in central Scotland. It is renowned for its significance in the study of geological time, particularly the evidence of an angular unconformity in the rock strata. This site has been influential in the development of modern geology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9313, -2.3017
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD13 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Official site
- iugs-geoheritage.org
Sources
- osm: node/1965418047 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Siccar Point?
- Siccar Point is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD13 5AA).
- What is Siccar Point?
- Siccar Point — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Siccar Point?
- Drivers can use postcode TD13 5AA.
- Is Siccar Point free to visit?
- Yes, Siccar Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Siccar Point?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD13 5AA. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.