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Proceedings 2010-11 Part 1

These proceedings ran from 1962 to 2019 before being replaced by our newest publication The Cumberland Geologist. Each Proceedings has been digitized and made searchable.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed within the Proceedings are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the website or its affiliates. Localities visited may no longer be accessible. Rules regarding collection of fossil and mineral samples mentioned in the publication may have changed.
Proceedings 2010-11 Part 1Download

Contents

EDITORIAL3
LANDMARKS IN THE HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY
1962-2012
Alan Smith		4
THE FIRST 50 YEARS’ FIELD EXCURSIONS
OF THE CUMBERLAND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Mervyn Dodd		22
NOTES ON MISSISSIPPIAN (LOWER CARBONIFEROUS)
CRINOIDS FROM NORTHERN ENGLAND
Stephen K. Donovan		29
HOW DO TOPOGRAPHY AND AVAILABILITY OF TILL
INFLUENCE DRUMLINS EAST OF KENDAL, CUMBRIA?
Arthur Robinson		34
A SUB-LATERAL BOULDER MORAINE IN DUNNERDALE,
SW LAKE DISTRICT
Peter Wilson and Alan Smith		70
THE DISTRIBUTION AND MORPHOLOGY OF PINGO SCARS 81
IN THE WHICHAM VALLEY, SOUTH WEST CUMBRIA.
Hannah Thomason		81
THE RUSKIN ROCKS PROJECT
Bobbie Millar		92
SHETLAND ‘CAP CARBONATE’ LIMESTONES AND
‘SNOWBALL EARTH’ GLACIATION
Sylvia Woodhead		108
A RECENT, CLIFF EDGE SLUMP AT ST. BEES
Mervyn Dodd		122
EXCURSION REPORTS 2010123
EXCURSION REPORTS 2011153
OBITUARY172
LECTURE MEETINGS 2010-2011174
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011175
OFFICERS AND COUNCIL 2011176
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Proceedings 2016-17 Part 4

These proceedings ran from 1962 to 2019 before being replaced by our newest publication The Cumberland Geologist. Each Proceedings has been digitized and made searchable.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed within the Proceedings are solely the author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the website or its affiliates. Localities visited may no longer be accessible. Rules regarding collection of fossil and mineral samples mentioned in the publication may have changed.
Proceedings 2026-17 Part 4Download

Contents

EDITORIAL407
STORMDESMOND: DECEMBER 2015408
SOME OBSERVATIONSON COLUMNAR JOINTING
IN THE ROCKS OF THE BORROWDALE VOLCANIC
GROUPOF THE CENTRAL LAKE DISTRICT
Alan Smith		417
THE FOSSIL CARVINGS AT ST MARY’S CHURCH, WREAY – A GEOLOGICAL INSIGHT
Chris Thompson		437
WALKS IN THE WESTMORLAND DALES
ASPECTS OF THE GEOLOGY OF THE YORKSHIRE
DALES NATIONAL PARK INTO CUMBRIA
Noel Pearson		449
DRY STONEWALLS AS SEDIMENT TRAPS:
EXAMPLE FROM RYDAL
Peter Wilson and Tom Lord		477
THOMAS HAY AND PLOUGHING BLOCKS
Peter Wilson		492
FIELD RESEARCH PROJECT
GAWTHWAITE
Leader: Clive Boulter		496
FIELD TRIP
ISLE OF MAN 2016		501
FIELD TRIP
ALGARVE 2017		513
EXCURSION REPORTS 2016521
EXCURSION REPORTS2017541
LECTURE MEETINGS 2016/17559
LECTURE MEETINGS 2017/2018560
OFFICERSAND COUNCIL OF THE SOCIETY561
OBITUARIES562
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Braystones to St Bees: A walk along the coastal path to view the legacy of glacial readvances – Field Trip booking opened

WHEN

Saturday, 5 September, 2026 starts at 11:15 - 16:30

WHERE

Braystones Station
Pathway off unnamed lane
Braystones
CA21 2YW

DETAILS

Leader: Jon Merritt

The coastal path allows easy access to view glacial landforms and to study sediments at several localities between Braystones and St Bees. These provide an insight into subglacial and ice-marginal processes that operated during the latter stages of the last glaciation in the region. The excursion is planned to start at c.11.10 am at Braystones Station [NY 0010 0597], joining up with participants who have taken the train from St Bees at 11.00 am.  The first stop will be a degraded cliff section beside the River Ehen at Warborough Nook [NY 0085 0494], a quiet locality good for a picnic. The route then follows the coastal path through Lowside Quarter to Nethertown Beach [NX 9881 0734], where we can examine a raised beach and cliff sections around the promontory. The coastal path is then followed back to St Bees stopping at several small sections and scrapes at the back of some large, but stable, landslips. The excursion ends at the southern end of the St Bees Moraine at Sea Mill [NX 9695 1074] where there is parking for cars only. The route is c.10 km over gently undulating ground, but includes walking on a bouldery shingle beach at Nethertown.

There are trains back to Braystones from St Bees at 16.30 and 18.30 pm calling also at Nethertown (by request only).

Participants are advised to buy rail tickets in advance.

Click here for Excursion Information and Risk Assessment

Click here to book

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Binsey – field trip booking opened

Please book via the website at https://www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk/events/binsey/

When

Wednesday, 5 August, 2026    

12:00 – 16:00

WHERE

Bewaldeth Road End
NY 23549 35104 / W3W factoring.pulps.salon, Bassenthwaite

DETAILS

Leader: Ian Francis

Afternoon excursion to explore the Eycott Volcanic Group on Binsey, and its relationship to the underlying Skiddaw Group. Starting point: 12 Noon at roadside carparking at Bewaldeth road end, Bassenthwaite NY 23549 35104 (W3W factoring.pulps.salon).

If there are no spaces to Bewaldeth road end there is a wide grass verge on the east side of the road that leads south from the road end (towards Whitefield cottage/Overwater) at NY 23638 35087 (W3W rebounder.bronzes.daring).

The route will take us around the southwestern foot of Binsey then steeply up the western flank of the fell to West Crag, returning to start point via Binsey top.

Please note: A moderate level of fitness and leg strength is  required. Participants are advised to carry walking poles if they feel uncertain. Stout footwear required.  

Car parking is limited so please consider car-sharing.

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WGS field trips

Members are reminded they are welcome to attend Westmorland Geological Society field trips.

Friday 3 July   
Ruskin’s geological collection at Brantwood
Including a talk by Roy Starkey, author of The Mineral World of John Ruskin
2pm Further details available on WGS Website.
Grade G.
Please book your place on the WGS website as soon as possible as numbers are limited. Note that the usual charges will apply for entry to Brantwood as per their website https://www.brantwood.org.uk/visit/ 

Thursday 9 July   
Far Arnside Fossils and Faults
Leader: Tim Tranter
1.45pm Holgates Leisure Park, Middlebarrow Plain, Cove Rd, Silverdale.
Grade G.
For further details and to book a place go to WGS Website.

Monday 27 July   
Geology around Millom
Leader: Dave Kelly
The Hodbarrow Mine was one of the largest iron ore mines in south and west Cumbria. See how the form of the ore body influenced the method of mining and how the ingress of sea water into the mine was prevented. Also view the lower Carboniferous Martin Red Hill Limestone Formations.
10.00am start at Hodbarrow, parking at SD163786
Grade G.
For further details and to book a place go to WGS Website.



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CGS Shropshire Field trip 2026 – last minute availability.

On account of a cancellation there is an opportunity to join the CGS Shropshire field trip 2026.

If you are interested in joining please contact Helen James to check if there is still availability.


Arrangements

  • Dates: Sunday 23 August to Friday 28 August 2026 (finishing about 1500h).
    • ‘Official’ start will be 1300h on 24 August. People staying the night before have a free morning on Monday (Shrewsbury is nearby).
  • Location: Field Studies Centre, Preston Montford.
  • Leader: David Cronshaw, who led the very successful 2025 trip to Snowdonia (Geology and Scenery). Provisional itinerary.
  • Cost: £600 per attendee which includes:
    • In-course minibus transport for all trips.
    • Full board including picnic lunches.
    • Single and twin rooms most with en suite
  • Travel: rail travel is possible, subject to Sunday schedules. There is a bus from Shrewsbury bus station to Montford Bridge, which is then a 15-minute walk from Preston Montford. Shrewsbury Railway Station has a taxi rank outside and Preston Montford is a 10-minute journey.
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