How does AMHG exhibit its value of geologically scientific popularization by taking advantage of mining landscapes?
The Dr Chery1 Jones: Wyre Forest Coalfield covers approximately 130 square kilometres, chiefly in Shropshire and Worcestershire. There is evidence of mining from medieval times (11th Century) and this continued until 1972 until the closure of Hunthouse Colliery. The coalfield is interesting as a rare example of an area where both the Productive and Upper Coal Measures were successfully exploited until the end of mining. The high sulphur content of the Upper Coal Measures was an advantage to hop growers, as it gave a distinctive flavour to hops when used for drying. Unlike many larger coalfields, there was no systematic attempt to restore former mining sites after extraction ceased. Thus, much mining archaeology remains undisturbed in belts of woodland or on derelict land. There are a number of fine mining landscapes within the area. In the vicinity of Billingsley, the Productive Coal Measure outcrops are marked by numerous shallow workings in both coal and ironstone seams. There are ex
