Proceedings 1977-78 Part 1

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Contents

A Study of Four Localities in the Martin Limestone
(Lower Carboniferous, Dinantian) of Furness and.
Grange over Sands, D. Leviston
Page 3
A New Assessment of the Stratigraphy of the Skiddaw
Group along the Northern Edge of the Main Skiddaw
Inlier, D. E. Jackson
21
Pre-Devensian Weathered Tills near Threlkeld Common,
Keswick, Cumbria, J.Boardman
33
The Redbum Fluorspar Mine in Weardale45
The Carboniferous Limestones of the area around
Caldbeck and Uldale
46
A Field Week in the Isle of Arran51
The Armboth Dyke59
Weekend Excursion to the Settle-Skipton region62
The Ordovician and Silurian Rocks of Kentmere and
Longsleddale
67
Other Excursions and Short Evening Excursions69
The Study of Limestones by Stain and Peel Techniques70
The Evolution of the Structure of the Lake District71
The Outlook for World Energy75
The History of Haematite Mining in West Cumbria76
The Deep Structure of Northern England77
The History and Exploration of Potash Deposits in North East England78
The Background to the Dinosaurs80
Radio-Carbon Dating and the Last Glaciation82
Exploration of the British Continental Shelf83
OBITUARIES: H.A.White and R.H.Hewitt86
ANNUAL DINNERS: 14th April, 1978 and 28th April, 197988
THE SEVENTEENTH AND EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS90
BOOK LIST AND NOTICES100

Event Reminder: Graptolites at Dobs Linn

Saturday, September 2, 2023    10:30

Leader John Robson

Field Information

CGS Risk Assessment Dobs Linn 2023

National Trust for Scotland Car Park Grey Mare’s Tail NT 186145

Small charge unless NTS/NT member

A708 very limited roadside parking NT 196 154

Travelling from the South – Head North on M6 > M74 to Moffat. Follow signs for Selkirk on A708 North-East for 10 mile. Grey Mare’s Tail NTS car park on lhs.

Depending on numbers, it may be possible to car share and reduce the walk-in, by parking on the roadside – 100m from the Linn.

Terrain:

Rough fell-side, stoney ground, crossing small streams, potentially slippery in wet weather. Walking stick may be advantage. Option to clamber short distance up a very steep grass slope for closer view of the Ord/Sil Boundary ‘Golden Spike’.

1.5ml out-and back route (3ml total)  with 350ft ascent

Attendees are advised to dress appropriate for Scottish hills with changeable weather possible. Advise waterproofs & warm clothing to be carried.

Bring packed lunch.

The site is in a narrow mountain gorge. No facilities are available. Nearest café/toilets are at Moffat, or the Glen Café, at St. Mary’s Loch (may have limited opening) 5 mile toward Selkirk.

Event Reminder: Graptolites at Dobs Linn

Change of date Dobs Linn is now on Saturday 2 September.

Saturday, September 2, 2023    10:30

Leader John Robson

Field Information

CGS Risk Assessment Dobs Linn 2023

National Trust for Scotland Car Park Grey Mare’s Tail NT 186145

Small charge unless NTS/NT member

A708 very limited roadside parking NT 196 154

Travelling from the South – Head North on M6 > M74 to Moffat. Follow signs for Selkirk on A708 North-East for 10 mile. Grey Mare’s Tail NTS car park on lhs.

Depending on numbers, it may be possible to car share and reduce the walk-in, by parking on the roadside – 100m from the Linn.

Terrain:

Rough fell-side, stoney ground, crossing small streams, potentially slippery in wet weather. Walking stick may be advantage. Option to clamber short distance up a very steep grass slope for closer view of the Ord/Sil Boundary ‘Golden Spike’.

1.5ml out-and back route (3ml total)  with 350ft ascent

Attendees are advised to dress appropriate for Scottish hills with changeable weather possible. Advise waterproofs & warm clothing to be carried.

Bring packed lunch.

The site is in a narrow mountain gorge. No facilities are available. Nearest café/toilets are at Moffat, or the Glen Café, at St. Mary’s Loch (may have limited opening) 5 mile toward Selkirk.

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