Rich geology of British Isles captured in new sculpture

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Rich geology of British Isles captured in new sculpture Public invited to take part in social media campaign to put themselves on the map. A sculpture of the British Isles representing three billion years of the geological age of the Earth has been officially unveiled at Durham University. Called What Lies Beneath Us , the map - the first of its kind in the country - is made of different rocks representing the geology of the country. The British Isles is unusual as despite its small size, it preserves a huge diversity of rock types from many different geological ages.