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Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) – Rocks of the Mendips

Silurian rocks
Information on the many types of rocks that make up the Mendip Hills.
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Higher Education
Lifelong learning
Themes
Geology
Wildlife
Curriculum subject
Geography
Science

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Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) - Quarrying

Quarrying dumper truck
Introduction to how the Mendip Hills have long been exploited for stone, and how a wide variety of rock types have been quarried for many purposes.
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Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 5
Higher Education
Lifelong learning
Themes
Cultural Heritage
Natural Resources
Wildlife
Curriculum subject
Geography
History

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Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) – Fossils of the Mendips

Lower Carboniferous fossil
Key stages
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 5
Higher Education
Lifelong learning
Themes
Geology
Landscape
Wildlife
Curriculum subject
Geography
Science

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Discovering Black Down Geology Fact Sheet

Geology Fact Sheet
A guide to the geology of Black Down, the highest hill on the Mendips at 325m above sea level.
Key stages
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 5
Higher Education
Lifelong learning
Themes
Wildlife
Curriculum subject
Geography
Science

Discovering Black Down Geology Fact Sheet

Discovering Black Down Geology Fact Sheet
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