Publications
The economic geology of the Weald, by D. E. Highley, published 1975 in The Proceedings of the Geologists' Association London (no. 86 issue 4, article, pp.559-569) View Online
Abstract:The major proportion of the minerals of economic importance in the Weald is consumed by the construction industry. These minerals include sand and gravel for aggregate, clay for brick manufacture, chalk for cement, limestone (ragstone) for roadstone, and gypsum for plaster, plasterboard and cement manufacture. In addition the Weald is a major source of silica sand, used in glass-making and for foundry purposes, and also of fuller's earth. The geological distribution of these minerals is described, together with an account of their quality, present exploitation and industrial usage.