The rocks of Sheffield
| Date | Tuesday 10th May 2022 |
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| Time | 14:00 until 16:00 |
| Meet At | Women of Steel statue Outside Sheffield City Hall, Balm Green, Sheffield S1 2HB |
| Organised By | SAGT - Sheffield Area Geology Trust |
| Description | This is a guided walk around the city centre of Sheffield in which we will be examining the rocks used for the construction and decoration of buildings, street furniture and pavements . There is a surprising variety of rock types including examples of different sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, ranging in age from about 1500 million to 2 million years. They come from a variety of locations with some sandstones from the local area but others such as marbles, granites and limestones are from other parts of the UK or imported from overseas. How can we recognise the different rock types and work out how they were formed? Do the stones selected for construction meet the aesthetic and structural requirements for their present function? The tour lasts about 2 hours and involves a walk of about 1km of city centre pavements. A self-guided walk guide is available. Notes: Free, Easy walking, pavement. No special clothing required. Mostly traffic free |
| Contact | John Cripps |
| Phone No. | No information available |
| j.c.cripps [at] sheffield.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.sagt.org.uk/sheffield-walks |
| Type of Event | Guided Walk |
| Primary Focus | General Interest |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | No |
| Suitable for Families | No |