Ives Head

Ives Head
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 478 170
InterestGeological
Area5.0 hectares (12 acres)
Notification2012
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Ives Head is a 5 hectares (12 acres) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Shepshed in Leicestershire. It is a Geological Conservation Review site.

This site exposes volcaniclastic sandstones dating to the late Precambrian, around 600 million years ago. It is important for the global understanding of the early evolution of Ediacaran environments.

The site is private land with no public access.