Weekend meeting
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2002
There will be a geological weekend to see Coralline Crag, Red Crag and Chillesford Beds on
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October 2002
Saturday: meet at Orford School (behind the fire station) grid ref: TM419502 at 10.30am.
Sunday: meet at Woodbridge rail station at 10.30am.
We shall be driving on from the meeting places. Bring packed lunch, stout footwear, and a spade if you are a major ‘digger’. No smoking or dogs are allowed at forest sites.
Further information from Bob Markham, telephone 01394-384525.
Bob Markham
Suffolk RIGS
RIGS are Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites, identified as the most important places in the county for geology and geomorphology outside statutorily protected nature reserves and SSSI. The designation of RIGS is one way of recognising and protecting earth science and landscape features in Suffolk for future generations to enjoy.
The Suffolk RIGS group reconvened on 20th April 2002 at Ipswich Museum. It was attended by:
H. Mottram, SCC geologist
P. Allen, retired geology lecturer
C. Markham, geography teacher
A. Fleming, secretary OU Geological Society
D. Lampard, Natural Sciences Curator, Ipswich Museum
R. Markham, retired geology curator.
The aim of the group is to identify and record Suffolk RIGS using the nationally agreed criteria: -
The value of
the site for educational purposes
The value of
the site for geological/geomorphological research
The historical value of the site in terms of advances in earth science knowledge, events or
exploitation
The aesthetic value of the site in relation to promoting public appreciation of earth
sciences.
C. Markham
