Grid Reference NZ 526 304
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS No designation
Site Description
Site Status None
Description of Geodiversity Small exposure revealing a wave washed scar consisting of Sherwood sandstone
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Dennis Smith 1967
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Down safe steps to beach |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
Very safe |
10 |
| Restricting conditions |
High tide and adverse weather |
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 |
Various coastal processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Wave washed platform |
10 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Sherwood sandstone |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
None |
|
| Metamorphic rock |
None |
|
| Fossils |
None |
|
| Minerals |
None |
|
| Structural features |
Dip angles of up to 45° |
10 |
| Stratigraphy |
Single layer of sandstone |
5 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Coastal zone studies |
8 |
| Scientific |
Rare Sherwood sandstone exposure |
10 |
| Historical |
None |
|
| Aesthetic |
Excellent coastal zone environment |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter
Hartlepool Little Scar
Grid Reference NZ 526 304
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS No designation
Site Description
Site Status None
Description of Geodiversity Small exposure revealing a wave washed scar consisting of Sherwood sandstone
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Dennis Smith 1967
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors