Norber Erratics and Pendle

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Lovely. The erratics take centre stage. I come from Burnley, and remember Pendle Hill.

Oil on Board 8" x 6"... Geomorphology lesson: Glacial Erratics are defined as rocks of a different nature to the native geology to where they are found. These massive boulders were deposited by the retreating ice sheets around 12,000 years ago, some of these are on limestone pedestals, like golfballs on their tees, this is caused by the erratic being of a different geological composition protecting the ground on which it stands from the effects of chemical weathering hence the surrounding land level had dropped. It is a fascinating place, and very popular amongst landscape photographers, and indeed I was spoilt as to which one to paint. I eventually settled on these, looking south against the light, plus there was the added bonus of there being a table-shaped boulder on which I could empty all my stuff and happily perch to paint. Most of this was painted on site, but due to concerns about frostbite and exposure, hypothermia etc I decided to finish it off in the studio once