{"id":21,"date":"2016-11-10T11:17:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T11:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2024-11-08T15:28:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T15:28:51","slug":"educational-register-of-geological-sites-in-devon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/educational-register-of-geological-sites-in-devon\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational register of geological sites in Devon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>A guide to geological fieldwork in Devon<\/h3>\n<p>This register has been compiled by Devon County Council in partnership with Natural England, the Devon RIGS Group and with funding support from The Curry Fund of the Geologists&#8217; Association.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/12\/partners.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-58 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/12\/partners.gif\" alt=\"Partner logos show the Geologists Association Curry Fund, Devon RIGS group, Natural England and Devon County Council\" width=\"569\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Educational Register of Geological Sites is designed to encourage the educational use of Devon\u2019s fascinating and diverse geological and geomorphological heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The register includes a mix of text, sketches, maps and photographs of approximately 90 geological sites throughout Devon which are considered suitable for educational use. The register can be used in the planning of fieldwork trips, provide a stimulating way to teach and learn about the evolution of Devon\u2019s landscape through geography, geology and science in the National Curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>This information also is useful for people with a keen interest in geology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/ERzaJXqD2qhJi5qsLWu2NZUBPbL9T-qTXe-ottLUb3CypA?e=Z1weh3\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EWQpANW8FMRAtLKg3Ogx6WcB5m4wf0mPyMcO9htn2uFsZA?e=mhFn9O\" rel=\"noopener\">The geology of Devon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EYVyNI1VOJlCiSEbgm3KwOEBF5VPMJki6UybJ4GEbMWqew?e=OCmRjC\" rel=\"noopener\">Index of geological sites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EeQe8N2kh55FpgBgM5IfbuoBxwX3MwgHaRU-zMNr4ACMCQ?e=QQdYlG\" rel=\"noopener\">Site location map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EY5J90nbehdMuHcJMS0F76UB2GJmHR1OEAtZI-YnNklNlQ?e=DMMwle\" rel=\"noopener\">Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/ETjhInYAZypMo3BoynAjtRcBmIayD06VC8Tx0L71Bgqfvw?e=SKgqmw\" rel=\"noopener\">References and further reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EUEJwQQIex9AkD2KyPCCaKMBzNV7vERkUzMbDLuijK1yHQ?e=2y3Pd2\" rel=\"noopener\">Useful web links<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Environment\/EROO4AoC9CFBnlsp0WLi-HEB6BkWiMffNozpaMBSf2j5Ew?e=W3Oh29\" rel=\"noopener\">Geological Fieldwork Code<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_79\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79\" style=\"width: 384px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/P1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/P1.png\" alt=\"Marsland to Clovelly Coast showing the beach and cliffs in dark greys\" width=\"384\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/P1.png 632w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/P1-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-79\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marsland to Clovelly Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p4.png\" alt=\"Caves at Kents Cavern showing stalactites and stalagmites \" width=\"409\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p4.png 700w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p4-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p4-640x271.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caves at Kents Cavern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81\" style=\"width: 393px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p3.png\" alt=\"Tall Berry Cliff west of Branscombe showing bare cliff face and areas of lush greenery\" width=\"393\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p3.png 632w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p3-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Berry Cliff west of Branscombe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80\" style=\"width: 399px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p2.png\" alt=\"Ladram Bay red cliffs and stacks rising from the sea\" width=\"399\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p2.png 716w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/geology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/2016\/11\/p2-640x347.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ladram Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A guide to geological fieldwork in Devon This register has been compiled by Devon County Council in partnership with Natural England, the Devon RIGS Group and with funding support from The Curry Fund of the Geologists&#8217; Association. 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