The Economic Geology and associated archaeology of the Greater Belfast Area( held jointly with HERoNI).

Talk Summary:

Overview: The talk will look at the geological context of some of our natural resources that formed the basis of a range of industries in the Greater Belfast (North Down and South Antrim) area together with the historic evidence to be seen today. From brick production to lead and salt mining, lime manufacturing to stone extraction, a range of geological materials have formed the starting point for past industrial development. While the industries are, for the most part, long gone, the evidence for their existence can be found in the form of documentary sources and industrial remains. These important legacies form a clear link to their geological origins reflecting the remarkable geodiversity of our piece of Planet Earth.