Download or read book Geology of Telford and the Coalbrookdale Coalfield written by R. J. O. Hamblin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telford new town continues to develop, and the surrounding district continues to be exploited for a range of mineral products, including opencast coal and aggregates for the construction industry. In an area such as this, up-to-date geological information is vital for planners faced with conflicting demands for land use, as well as for those involved in the construction and mineral extraction industries. This memoir is intended to satisfy this need and to indicate where more detailed information is available in BGS's extensive database.