Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon
| Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon | |
|---|---|
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Location | MAGiC MaP |
| Nearest town | Seaham |
| Coordinates | 54°49′09″N 1°21′1″W / 54.81917°N 1.35028°W |
| Area | 0.83 ha (2.1 acres) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Governing body | Natural England |
| Website | Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon SSSI |
Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Easington district of north-east County Durham, England. It consists of a shallow cutting alongside Seaham Golf Course close to the village of Cold Hesledon.
The cutting exposes a section of Late Permian Ford Formation (Zechstein) dolomite in which the transition from the flat to the crest of the shelf-edge of an ancient reef is clearly visible. The site has been designated as of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review. [1]
Land ownership
All land within Stony Cut Cold Hesledon SSSI is owned by the local authority.[2]
References
- ^ "Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon : Reasons for SSSI status" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament". questions-statements.parliament.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2025.