The Real Jurassic Park: Geological Explorations in Southwest England
University of Washington, Tacoma
TESC 417: Summer 2006
The Real Jurassic Park: Geology field course along the south coast of England (TESC 417)
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Project: Building England's Castles:
A Look at Some of the Chosen Locations, Building Materials, and a Peek into Their History
Student: Kathy Deraitus
PROJECT SUMMARY
During my travels with the University of Washington geology class in July/August, 2006, I had the opportunity to visit a variety of castles along the South West Coast of England and within the interior. It's one thing to see pictures in a book or watch a movie on castles, but the chance to actually walk into one of these majestic buildings is an awe-inspiring experience-it was truly a walk back in time. Why these stone castles were built in their chosen locations, and the materials the people used to build them, and why they designed them in the manner they did, gives us an opportunity to understand English life dating back to the time of the Normans and Saxons-and gives us insight into a very exciting time in England's history.
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Swanage
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