Cross Hands Quarry
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16 July
Saturday 16 July (Field meeting): Burton Dassett Hills and Cross Hands Quarry, led by John Crossling (joint trip with the Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group). Meet at 10.00, Beacon Car Park, Burton Dasset Hills: SP 394 522. View Jurassic Marlstone Rock Bed, Inferior/Great Oolite, Lias Shales. At 12.00, travel to Cross Hands Quarry (SE of Moreton in the Marsh): SP 270 289. Lunch at 'Greedy Goose' pub (junction of A44/A436, near the quarry), or bring a packed lunch. Cross Hands Quarry is notable for the echinoids (Clypeus) - the 'Chedworth Buns' of William Smith's upbringing. Potential for fossil hunting. Finish approx. 16.00.