Solution cavities were soon created in the land surface and material from the surrounding area was swept into the newly formed cave systems. Remains of the creatures living in the upland areas during this time were swept into these deposits and have now been exhumed by recent quarrying activities. Fresh material is brought to the surface with every rock fall and Emborough Quarries are a nationally important source of fossil vertebrate remains for research and study.
Solution cavities formed on the land surface, leading to the creation of cave systems and the displacement of surrounding materials. The remains of creatures living in upland areas were swept into these deposits, which have now been unearthed by quarrying activities. Fresh material is brought to the surface with every rock fall, making Emborough Quarries a nationally important source of fossil vertebrate remains for research.