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system (see table, p. 63), and of the upper Weaklen 

 deposits, constitutes the line of cliffs forming 

 the boundary of Sandown Bay (see the Map, 

 PL XX.). 



But we shall restrict our remarks to a very 

 general description of the geological structure of 

 these cliffs, and reserve a particular account of 

 the chalk and weaklen formations till we enter 

 upon the examination of the south-western lo- 

 calities of these deposits. 



From Bembridge we return to the foot of the 

 Downs by Yaverland church,* and thence through 

 the village to the sea-shore, near the centre of 

 Sandown Bay, the distance from Yaverland scarcely 

 exceeding a mile.-f- It is desirable to alight before 

 we reach the Fort, and as near to the coast as 

 possible, and then proceed along the strand to- 

 wards the eastern end of the bay. J The annexed 

 sketch, from the accurate sections of Dr. Fitton, 

 will convey a general idea of the relative position 

 of the strata. 



* There is a small chalk-pit on the side of the hill worth examination, as it 

 well displays the highly inclined position of the chalk and flint strata. 



t The stranger must not attempt to go round the headland of Culver Cliff 

 by the strand, even at low water; Sandown Bay can only be safely reached in 

 a boat, except by the road described in the text. 



t At the village of Sandown there is an inn where refreshment may be 

 obtained for "man and horse." The coach from Ryde to Ventnor stops at 

 the King's Head, near the sea-shore, where the geologist travelling by this 

 conveyance should alight. 



