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Green Bridge of Wales by John Archer-Thomson
During the week we will look at the range of
Palaeozoic rock sequences from the
Precambrian of St Davids to the Carboniferous
of St Govans, and study all the classical
geomorphology of the superb Pembrokeshire
coast including a boat trip to the Old Red
Sandstone and Carboniferous of Caldey Island.
The course is designed for interested amateurs
/ beginners and no previous geological
experience is necessary.
Part of the week will focus on Precambrian to
Silurian outcrops of the north, mainly on the
coast, but with some explanation of the Preseli Hills and its history. The other half of the week,
geological terrains south of Haverfordwest towards Pembroke and Tenby will be explored
through spectacular coastal exposures of both Devonian and Carboniferous rocks.
DF 2 8 – 15 Aug Sat - Sat £560 £490 £385
Course Overview
Geology & Scenery of Pembrokeshire
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Built in 1856 to protect the Milford Haven waterway from invasion, Dale Fort lies within the
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It is ideally located close to spectacular beaches, within minutes
of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and near to the embarkation point for Skomer and Grassholm.
Marloes Sands Near Llangrannog
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The field programme aims to cover all the main geological periods seen in Pembrokeshire. The following field days are planned (not necessarily in this order as it will be weather and tide dependent): 1. The Cambrian and Precambrian around St. David’s
highlighting the building stones of the Cathedral and the first
fossil trilobites.
2. Ordovician volcanic rocks in North Pembrokeshire - pillow
lavas, sills, and explosive volcanic rocks near Strumble Head and
fossiliferous graptolitic slates at Abereiddi Bay.
3. Classic Old Red Sandstone to Carboniferous exposures on
Caldey Island, near Tenby. Coal Measures sediments and
structures near Tenby
4. The Preseli Hills for ‘bluestones’, megalithic tombs and
deserted slate quarries, Ordovician turbidite sediments and
folding at Poppit Sands and Llangranog.
5. Silurian volcanic rocks, sediments and Old Red Sandstone at Marloes Sands, the Wooltack Peninsula
and St Ann’s Head
6. Carboniferous Limestone scenery, fault lines and Permian gash breccias on a short coast Path walk
from the Green Bridge of Wales. The Old Red Sandstone at Freshwater, and Manorbier.
Provisional Course Programme
Ladies Cave, Saundersfoot
Penfatach peninsula, near Fishguard Structural Geology – explained!
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Dale Fort is situated at the end of the Dale Peninsula and projects into the entrance of Milford Haven. It is a well-preserved example of a Palmerston Fort, completed in 1856 as a major part of the Pembroke Dock fortification against the French. General Gordon left his mark on the Fort and since then it has had a complex and fascinating history before becoming one of the first field centres for the FSC in 1947. Since that time the Fort has been extensively modernised to accommodate up to 120 people in residence with superb views over the sea. Dave Green is an experienced geology tutor, teaching and leading field trips at all levels from GCSE to
Undergraduate over the past 40 years. He has no particular specialism, but is especially interested in
“hard rock” geology and landscape development.
Warm clothing
Waterproof jacket and trousers (can be borrowed from Centre.)
Outdoor footwear – sturdy shoes or boots
Day rucksack
Warm hat and gloves for inclement weather and sunhat and suncream for sunny days.
Water bottles and/or thermos flask and packed lunch box Resident visitors are requested to arrive on Saturday at the office reception for registration between 4.00 – 5.30pm. Supper will be at 6.30pm. An introductory talk will follow. Breakfast will be at 8.00am. Departure will be after breakfast on Saturday. Non resident guests are asked to arrive in time for the welcome talk at approximately 5.30pm. Provisional bookings can be made by telephoning the centre or by completing the online form on the FSC website: www.field-studies-council.org You will then be asked to complete a booking form, located within the relevant brochure or available to print off from the FSC website or you can book and pay online on the FSC website.
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About the Centre
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