Field Trip: Moon’s Hill Quarry, Tedbury Camp & De la Beche Unconformity
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Entry Fee
Members: Free
Visitors: £3.00
Date and Time
10:00
Location
Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moon's Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU
Field Trip Description
An exploration of the Andesite and Carboniferous Limestone quarries at Moon’s Hill during the morning, followed by a visit in the afternoon to the Jurassic and Carboniferous limestone exposures in the Tedbury Camp and the De la Beche Unconformity.
Maximum number: 20 people. Meet at 10am at the Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moon’s Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU.
Note: a minibus will take us to Moon’s Hill Quarry, but we have to use our own cars for Tedbury Camp
Programme
10:00 Arrival & coffee
10:15 Introduction to SESC, Mendip Geology & Quarry Industry talk
11:10 Break & kit up for Quarry Tour
11:15 Moons Hill Quarry Tour – (view platform & excavation area if possible by minibus?)
12:15 Lunch – bring picnic lunch to eat at SESC (outdoor picnic tables)
12:45 Head to Fairy Cave Quarry in SESC minibus – walk site (access via climb over large boulders approx. 18” high at entrance to quarry).
13:45 Minibus to Tedbury Camp LGS, Great Elm – (10 min walk from bridge access via 30 steps)
15.00 Walk to De La Beche from Great Elm pond bridge – (20 min walk, steep slope access, but no steps)
16:00 Travel back to SESC for final questions and depart by 16.30.
Please note: Access to the Moons Hill quarry is dependant on works on the day. Please do let us know of any mobility issues, as getting into Fairy Cave quarry requires ability to climb over a few rocks. There will be steep steps/slopes and uneven ground at all sites.
Every visitor must bring -
- Wellies or walking boots to wear on the quarry tour. (These are a requirement stipulated by the quarries.)
- Clothing suitable for outdoor work, including waterproofs. Please ensure no one is wearing shorts, and legs and arms are covered.
Health and Safety
Our Education Officers hold First Aid at Work and have enhanced DBS status. First Aid kits are kept in the Centre and in the minibus but it is recommended that the group also bring their own first aid kit.
Staff carry a mobile phone in case of emergency. Risk Assessments have been prepared for all quarry tours and site visits.
Please note that -
- All members of visiting groups must remain within the working areas designated by Centre staff.
- Everyone should remain within their working group at all times and never go off alone.
- Any injuries must be reported to a member of Centre staff.
- In the event of any emergency at the Centre the assembly point is at the gravel area by the main entrance.
- There is limited mobile phone signal at the SESC, please use our landline for emergency contact.
01749 840156
Please note that all personal belongings remain the sole responsibility of the owner during a visit to the Somerset Earth Science Centre or any of its field sites. The Centre and its staff cannot be held accountable or responsible for any such items.
Important Notice: Bath Geological Society Insurance
Each person attending a field meeting does so on the understanding that he/she attends at his/her own risk. The Bath Geological Society has Public Liability Insurance Cover for field and indoor meetings, but Personal Accident Cover and Personal Liability Cover remain the responsibility and personal choice of the participant.
There may be an element of appropriate cover included in house insurance or in travel insurance: although Bath Geological Society activities are not particularly dangerous members are advised to check whether exclusions apply to activities in which they plan to participate in case they wish to arrange further cover. An annual travel insurance may be the best solution for any member who regularly attends field events: this again is a matter of choice.
Please note however that all members participating in overseas events will be required to have travel insurance for the duration of the event: this is so that participants are covered for Medical, Repatriation and Personal Liability expenses. The Personal Accident element remains the personal choice of the member and again members are advised to check exclusions so that they can make an informed decision about the cover they want.