Grid Reference NZ 655 132
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland stream-side escarpment revealing deltaic sandstones specifically the Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Along designated footpath |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
Steep slopes obscured by vegetation |
5 |
| Restricting conditions |
Vegetation growth in summer months |
6 |
| Multiple exposure |
None |
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| Note |
It is strongly suggested that on-site safety be the responsibility of the party leader(s), as the safety information above is given only as a guide. |
|
| Education and Science |
Comments |
Rating |
| Surface processes |
Upland fluvial and glacial features |
6 |
| Geomorphology |
V-shaped valley feature |
6 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
None |
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| Metamorphic rock |
None |
|
| Fossils |
None |
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| Minerals |
None specific |
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| Structural features |
None found due to small exposure |
|
| Stratigraphy |
Current bedding features |
5 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Upland geomorphological features |
8 |
| Scientific |
Study by Earth scientists |
5 |
| Historical |
None |
|
| Aesthetic |
Excellent views of glaciated valley |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, Andrew Cooper, Stephanie Henderson, Carl Rees-Davies
Woodhill Gill
Grid Reference NZ 655 132
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland stream-side escarpment revealing deltaic sandstones specifically the Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors