The Sherwood Sandstone Group was deposited in the Late Permian to Early Triassic and is present in many of the sedimentary basins in the UK.
Find out more about sites of geological interest around the UK, as described by BGS staff.
We are undertaking research aimed at reducing vulnerability, protecting resources and building resilience in response to substantial environmental changes.
In 2019, a landslide occurred on a disused former sandstone quarry slope in Mansfield and affected over 35 properties.
Our new strategy sets out how BGS will help its stakeholders make more effective decisions to better manage the economy, the environment and society.
The BGS is a data-rich organisation. Our data science and data infrastructure are fundamental to our future research and underpin our strategic challenges.
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