Pincent's Kiln

Pincent's Kiln is a 0.2-hectare (0.49-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Theale in Berkshire.[1][2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3][4]

For the nearby folly tower sometimes known as Pincent's Kiln, see Wilder's Folly.
Pincent's Kiln
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 650 719[1]
InterestGeological
Area0.2 hectares (0.49 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The site is a former Quarry which reveals important geological features [5] It is the only remaining permanent exposure of the Tertiary Reading Beds in the area from which they were first described. The site provides evidence that a shallow sea spread over this area some 60 million years ago.[5] The site contains a number of fossil flora of higher plants, with a number of species of fossil fruits and seeds.[5]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Pincent's Kiln". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  2. "Map of Pincent's Kiln". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  3. "Pincent`s Kiln (Tertiary Palaeobotany)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  4. "Pincent's Kiln, Theale (Palaeogene)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  5. "SITE NAME: PINCENTS KILN" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-03-19.

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