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4-3 Circular basin - Heywood

This information has been developed from the publications:
  • An assessment of the Geological/Geomorphological Significance of Private Land in the Shire of Portland (1981) by N. Rosengren, J Mallen, T Shepherd.
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Locality:

7221-512808. Five kilometres west of Heywood.

Access:

Hedditchs Road off Heywood-Kentbruck Road.

Geology/Geomorphology:

A small circular waterfilled basin is a solution feature in Heytesbury Group limestone. The site shows little evidence of grazing disturbance.

Significance:

Regional

Management:[

Grazing access to, and draining of this swamp, should be prohibited.
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