Stony Furlong Railway Cutting () is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1987.Natural England SSSI information on the citationCotswold District Local Plan, Appendix 1, Sites of Special Scientific Interest The site is listed in the 'Cotswold District' Local Plan 2001-2011 (on line) as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS) and a Regionally Important Geological Site (RIGS).Cotswold District Local Plan, Appendix 2, Key Wildlife Sites Cotswold District Local Plan, Appendix 3, Regionally Important Geological Sites
Location and geology The site is located in east Gloucestershire, near Chedworth, and is significant as it shows an important section through the White Limestone (Bathonian, Middle Jurassic period). It is unique in the area for exhibition of the Shipton Member. The exposure demonstrates the south west passage of the Hampen Marly Beds. This links with similar exposures in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and eastern Gloucestershire.
The site has produced significant findings of ammonites and a rarity of the morruisi Zone.
The site is a significant research resource.
References
SSSI Source Natural England SSSI information on the citation Natural England SSSI information on the Stony Furlong Railway Cutting units
External links Natural England (SSSI information)