Auclaye facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Surrey |
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| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) |
| Notification | 1988 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Auclaye is a 0.6-hectare (1.5-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Capel in Surrey. It is a Geological Conservation Review site.
This site is important for its Mesozoic insects, with many well preserved bodies from several orders dating to the Lower Cretaceous period. It has produced new species of aculeate hymenoptera and cricket.
The site is private land with no public access.
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