Whelly Hill Quarry
Grid Reference NZ 449 340
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Quarry face exposure of Magnesian limestone.
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool - Denis Smith 1967
Site Maps
Ordnance Survey
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of access | Across field and down slope to quarry | 10 |
| Safety of exposure | Excellent flat base of quarry | 10 |
| Restricting conditions | Vegetation growth in summer makes access impossible | 8 |
| Multiple exposure | None | |
| 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 | Weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition | 5 |
| Geomorphology | Mini cliff and talus slope | 5 |
| Sedimentary rock | Magnesian limestone | 10 |
| Igneous rock | None | |
| Metamorphic rock | None | |
| Fossils | Possible Stromatolites at covered base | 10 |
| Minerals | None specific | 2 |
| Structural features | Gentle folding of sediments | 6 |
| Stratigraphy | Excellent limestone sedimentary layers | 10 |
| Geodiversity Value | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Limited educational value | 2 |
| Scientific | Study for Earth scientists | 7 |
| Historical | Old quarry | 8 |
| Aesthetic | Disused quarry environment | 5 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
Tags: Magnesian Limestone, Marine, Permian