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Geological Heritage

The Torbay area is bursting with some amazing geology, it's not just Kents Cavern that makes Torbay so special but all the surrounding rocks, cliffs and beaches. 

The amazing geological heritage of Torbay is recognised by UNESCO through the Global Geopark designation.  There are some fantastic geosites to be found in the local area. Check out the sections below to find out more on the geology of Kents Cavern, the English Riviera and the Earth.  

Geology of the area

The Torbay area is bursting with some amazing geological and local history.
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UNESCO Global Geopark

The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Formation of Kents Cavern

Discover how Kents Cavern and the rocks around Torbay were formed.
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Conservation

Kents Cavern is a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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The Jawbone of Kents Cavern

The UK's Oldest Human Fossil was found here at Kents Cavern.
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Trailblazing Archaeologists

Kents Cavern is the birthplace of modern archaeological methods because of William Pengelly.
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