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Henborth

Coordinates: 53°24′29″N 4°31′41″W / 53.408075°N 4.5280616°W / 53.408075; -4.5280616
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Henborth
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Henborth is located in Wales
Henborth
Location within Wales
LocationWest Gwynedd
Grid referenceSH3205393118
Coordinates53°24′29″N 4°31′41″W / 53.408075°N 4.5280616°W / 53.408075; -4.5280616
InterestGeological
Area10.96 ha
Notification1989

Henborth is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Anglesey, North Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since October 1989 in an attempt to protect its fragile geological elements.[1] The site has an area of 10.96 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

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This site is designated due to its geological qualities. In Wales, geological sites range from quarries to rocky outcrops and massive sea-cliffs. 30% of SSSIs in Wales are notified for geological and geomorphological features.

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