Geological notes and local details for Sheet NZ 27 Cramlington, Killingworth and Wide Open (SE Northunberland) : part of 1:50,000 Sheets 14 (Morpeth) and 15 (Tynemouth)

Jackson, I.; Lawrence, D.J.D.; Frost, D.V.. 1985 Geological notes and local details for Sheet NZ 27 Cramlington, Killingworth and Wide Open (SE Northunberland) : part of 1:50,000 Sheets 14 (Morpeth) and 15 (Tynemouth). Newcastle, UK, British Geological Survey, 43pp. (WA/DM/85/014) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

The geology, mineral resources and geotechnical problems of the Cramlington - Killingworth - Wide Open area (Sheet NZ 27) are described. Lower and Middle Coal Measures (Westphalian A, B and .C), - of fluvial and deltaic facies, are 650m thick, with 14 workable coals. Devensian glacial sediments up to 50m thick conceal the Coal Measures which are well known through numerous shafts,bores and mines. Coal has been mined extensively, but resources remain which could be worked opencast. Geotechnical problems result from subsidence over shallow coal workings and shafts, many of which are inadequately documented. Weak clays and silts in the glacials equence may also cause foundation problems.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
Programmes:	BGS Programmes > Geology and Landscape Southern
Funders/Sponsors:	NERC, Department of the Environment
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This item has been internally reviewed but not externally peer-reviewed
Additional Keywords:	Engineering geology, geotechnical, mineral resources, hydrogleology, planning and development
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	19 Mar 2015 16:41 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/510153

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