Adventurers' Land facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Cambridgeshire |
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| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 10.1 hectares |
| Notification | 1989 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Adventurers' Land is a special place in Cambridgeshire, England. It is located north of the town of March. This area is known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
An SSSI is a protected area. It is important because of its rare wildlife, plants, or geology. Adventurers' Land is special for its geology. It covers about 10.1 hectares, which is roughly the size of 25 football fields.
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Why is Adventurers' Land Special?
Adventurers' Land is a very important site for studying Earth's history. Experts from Natural England say it helps us understand how sea levels have changed over time. This is especially true during a period called the Holocene. The Holocene is the current geological age, which started about 11,700 years ago.
What Can We Learn from the Ground?
At Adventurers' Land, scientists have found five layers of peat. Peat is a type of soil made from partly decayed plants. These peat layers tell a story about the past. They date back between 6,400 and 1,850 years Before Present (BP). "Before Present" means before the year 1950.
The oldest peat layer is very important. It shows the earliest time the sea moved into the area known as the Fens. The Fens are a naturally marshy region in eastern England. This movement of the sea is called a "transgression." It helps scientists understand how the landscape has changed.
A Special Place for Nature
Part of Adventurers' Land is also connected to another SSSI. This is the Nene Washes biological SSSI. The Nene Washes is important for its wildlife and habitats. This shows how different natural features can overlap and be protected together.
Visiting Adventurers' Land Today
There is a public footpath that runs through Adventurers' Land. This path is along the north bank of the River Nene. You can access it from a place called Guyhirn.
However, if you visit today, you won't see the special geology. The site has been filled in over time. This means the important peat layers and other geological features are now hidden underground. Even so, its scientific value remains very high.
