The wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. For geologists – whether amateur, student or professional – almost any urban cemetery provides a valuable opportunity to carry out scientific field work at leisure, right on the doorstep, and at no cost. The geological trail through The Churchyard of St Mary and St John described in this book highlights the wide variety of rock types and geological features that can be seen in the graveyards throughout Britain – and provides an introduction to geology that anyone can enjoy. Whether this book inspires you to take up the study of the science of geology or not, one thing is for certain -- you'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again.This book is one of a series of six geological trails through Oxford graveyards
Language
English
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
August 12, 2015
The Geology of Oxford Gravestones: The Churchyard of St Mary and St John
The wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. For geologists – whether amateur, student or professional – almost any urban cemetery provides a valuable opportunity to carry out scientific field work at leisure, right on the doorstep, and at no cost. The geological trail through The Churchyard of St Mary and St John described in this book highlights the wide variety of rock types and geological features that can be seen in the graveyards throughout Britain – and provides an introduction to geology that anyone can enjoy. Whether this book inspires you to take up the study of the science of geology or not, one thing is for certain -- you'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again.This book is one of a series of six geological trails through Oxford graveyards