The Southern Pennines

"The Southern Pennines" is a comprehensive guide to the geology of the Pennines, which stretches between the southern Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale in the north, as well as the southern part of the Derbyshire Peak District. This book is primarily aimed at undergraduate students but also provides valuable information for visitors to the region. The focus is on the sedimentary rocks of the Carboniferous period, which formed approximately 360 to 300 million years ago. The author, Brian Roy Rosen, explains the development of sedimentary basins and their sedimentation, influenced by changing tectonic conditions. Additionally, it covers the depositional environments and the subsequent tectonic deformation of the sediments. The older rocks are mainly composed of limestones deposited in tropical environments, and the book also describes the complex depositional processes that led to the formation of Millstone Grit. The rich illustrations and clear language make this work a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology of the Pennines.