Join Karl Egeland-Eriksen for a new 6-week course exploring the geology of the Great Whin Sill

Key Information

Course tutor: Karl Egeland-Eriksen

Starting: Friday 18 September

Course length: 6 weekly sessions, 10.30 am-12.30 pm, field trips 10.30 am-3.30 pm.

Course structure: 3x field trips across North East. Indoor sessions to be held in NHSN's Council Room, located on Floor 2 of the Great North Museum: Hancock.

Course cost: £100 NHSN Members / £120 Non-Members

Course content

The what, where, why, how and when of the Whin Sill. We will look at what a ‘sill’ is and how important the Great Whin Sill has been for geology. What is it made of, where do we find it, and how and when was it intruded.

The sill forms a significant feature in the landscape of northern England and has been used for the siting of defensive fortifications such as Hadrian’s Wall and several coastal castles. Economically, it has been quarried as a building stone and used for stone setts. It is the main constituent of tarmac and may find a use in carbon capture in the future.

Accessibility

Field trips will involve rough ground and difficult terrain in places. Often, no toilet facilities are present in the immediate area.

Essential equipment

Sturdy footwear, outdoor clothing, lunch.

Course programme

18/09 NHSN Council Room

25/09 Field Trip

2/10 Field Trip

9/10 NHSN Council Room

16/10 Field Trip

23/10 NHSN Council Room

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