Durham Magnesian Limestone Plateau, Eastern Arable
Author(s): Jeremy Lake
This Character Area extends in a broad triangle south-westward from the North Sea coast to the Wear valley and the Tees lowlands. Based on distinctive Magnesian Limestone rock, it comprises varied coastal scenery, a gently undulating low upland plateau, and a striking west-facing escarpment. Of the area, 23% is urban and just 4% is woodland.
- Report Number:
- 19/2020
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 13
- Keywords:
- Landscape Farmstead Historic
