Publications
In the Footsteps of Time: Geology and Landscape of Cuckmere Valley and Downs, by Monty Larkin and illustrated by Gabrielle Vinyard, published 12 September 2007 (82 pp., Uckfield: Ulmus Books, ISBN-10: 0955336805 & ISBN-13: 9780955336805) accessible at: British Library & East Sussex Libraries
Abstract:This illustrated well-received book published in 2006 provides a readable, in-depth source of knowledge on the geology and landscape of an area centred on the Cuckmere Valley in East Sussex. The text concentrates on an area broadly bound by Eastbourne, Newhaven, Lewes and Hailsham, with limited reference to features outside those margins. It is written at an intermediate level for country lovers, students and all those with an enquiring mind. It is not intended as a substitute for the standard reference books and sources on the subject.
The layout of the book attempts to keep to the principle of a 'timeline,' presenting processes and events in chronological order. The book begins with the area's basic geology starting with its main constituent - chalk, followed by the lesser components: enquiring into their origin, structure and development into today's landscape. This is followed by chapters on key periods and landscape forms. Key terms are highlighted with further facts provided in numbered text boxes, with a list of further reading at the end of the book. It is illustrated with 20 black and white images and 11 line drawings.
The focus of this book, is seated within the long spine of the South Downs, part of the English southern chalk uplands. The undoubted `stars' of these geological formations are the spectacular white chalk cliffs between Eastbourne and Seaford including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters.
The layout of the book attempts to keep to the principle of a 'timeline,' presenting processes and events in chronological order. The book begins with the area's basic geology starting with its main constituent - chalk, followed by the lesser components: enquiring into their origin, structure and development into today's landscape. This is followed by chapters on key periods and landscape forms. Key terms are highlighted with further facts provided in numbered text boxes, with a list of further reading at the end of the book. It is illustrated with 20 black and white images and 11 line drawings.
The focus of this book, is seated within the long spine of the South Downs, part of the English southern chalk uplands. The undoubted `stars' of these geological formations are the spectacular white chalk cliffs between Eastbourne and Seaford including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters.