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White Chalk is exposed by cuttings. The sand strata which 

 belonged to the quarry just mentioned dip rapidly toward the 

 sea, and as the sea no doubt has receded considerably in the 

 whole district of the Wash, it may be matter of question 

 whether the whole of the mass in which the quarry has been 

 excavated was not deposited from the sea-beach rather than 

 deposited by inland glacial action. This supposition would 

 by no means exclude the idea of some share having been 

 taken by icebergs. 



One of the most interesting features of the Hunstanton 

 cliff — that is, the cliff between the new and the old towns- 

 is that it presents such splendid sections of different strata 

 lying horizontally and conformably one upon the other. 

 Even the most unobservant cannot fail to be struck by the 

 lessons here taught. We see how the chalk ends, and what 

 strata come beneath it, and how the latter are again replaced 

 by others. 



Geologically we have to do with Chalk, Upper Greensand, 

 and Gault, but about the latter there is still some doubt. 

 Many fossils may be obtained in good condition from the 

 chalk, but it is hard rock, and their cleaning requires patience. 

 A peculiar feature, which must not escape observation, is the 

 existence, on the surface, of great branching ridges almost 

 like stag's-horns laid on the flat. These have been supposed 

 to represent the remains of sponge, but their true nature is 

 still a matter of some doubt. We have noted their occurrence 

 also in the rocks at Filey Brig. 



Brighton. 



Chalk downs, chalk cliffs, and flint stones out of the chalk 

 characterise Brighton. Choanites from the shore are often 

 polished, and as " Brighton pebbles " afford beautiful objects. 



There is a Museum which contains many objects of great 

 interest and has been much developed of late years. It is 

 rich in Brachiopods and has usually a botanical Vivarium. A 

 visit to a special museum of beautifully mounted birds on the 

 road to the Dyke should not be missed. 



