Hope's Nose
Hope's Nose is a coastal headland, forming the northern arm of Tor Bay nearby the town of Torquay, Devon. It has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest along with the nearby Wall's Hill since 1986.[1]
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Location | Torquay, Devon |
OS grid | SX 9475 6350 |
Coordinates | 50.4619°N 3.4841°W |
Geology | Devonian Limestone |
Designation | Site of Special Scientific Interest |
History
During the 19th century gold was found at the headland.[2] Samples of this can be seen at the Natural History Museum in London.
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References
- "Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill SSSI". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- "BBC Devon - Walk Through Time - Torquay Coral Coast Walk: Hope's Nose". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
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