Geological Landscapes of Britain

Description

This book discusses the geological history of Britain from the early geological formation of the British Isles, through to the variety of currently visible rock formations and ensuing natural landscapes. It is presented as an accessible narrative which may be utilised in a variety of educational contexts, or simply enjoyed as an holistic overview of the subject. It additionally provides an important visual record of British geology in the 21st century via a portfolio of high quality, scientifically accurate photographs, which are themselves part of a larger collection, being developed to become the definitive image library for British geoscience. In addition, the book provides an insight into the relationship between the geology of Britain and how early settlers interacted with the landscape throughout Mesolithic and Neolithic times. It is a book which serves equally as a scientific reference, an introduction to the subject of British geology and, no doubt, as an edition which will remain a pleasure to own in its own right. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv In the Beginning....Pages 1-15 An Overview of the Geology of Britain....Pages 17-33 Early Settlers....Pages 35-45 The South Coast....Pages 47-61 Dartmoor....Pages 63-75 North Devon....Pages 77-87 South Wales....Pages 89-101 North Wales....Pages 103-113 The Peak District....Pages 115-127 The Lake District....Pages 129-139 The Yorkshire Dales....Pages 141-153 The Yorkshire Moors....Pages 155-165 Scottish Lowlands....Pages 167-179 Scottish Highlands....Pages 181-191 East Anglia and the Chilterns....Pages 193-203 Coastal Erosion....Pages 205-217 Back Matter....Pages 219-271