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The Geology, Industrial Archaeology, Flora and Fauna of Cocklawburn

  • Cocklawburn Beach Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, TD15 2SY United Kingdom (map)

Join a trio of experts to explore the carboniferous strata and its fossils at Cocklawburn. Find out the links between the geology and the industry in this area in the past - limekilns, coal and iron-and also the flora and fauna there now.

Cocklawburn is now somewhere where people come to walk on the beach. However, back in the 19th century, there were several thriving communities there - Salt Pan How, Philadelphia and Sandbanks - linked to various industrieswhich have now disappeared. These industries, including lime making and pottery, all existed because of the area's geology. The last resident only left in the 1950s.

This fascinating walk will help you discover more about different facets of this hidden gem which offers something for everyone. Walk lasts about I.5 hours.

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