Grid Reference NZ 469 307
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Natural river-cliff exposure of fluvio-glacial deposits. The cliff reveals an exposure of middle sand, gravels and clays.
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 |
Along footpath to exposure |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
Level viewing platform on river bank |
10 |
| Restricting conditions |
Possible high flow episodes |
9 |
| Multiple exposure |
Other smaller cliffs downstream |
8 |
| 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 fluvial and glacial processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
River cliff feature |
8 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Examples in outwash stratigraphy |
2 |
| Igneous rock |
Examples in outwash stratigraphy |
2 |
| Metamorphic rock |
Examples in outwash stratigraphy |
2 |
| Fossils |
None |
|
| Minerals |
None specific |
2 |
| Structural features |
None specific |
2 |
| Stratigraphy |
Excellent stratigraphical examples |
10 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Fluvial processes and glacial deposit example |
10 |
| Scientific |
Glacial deposit for Earth scientists |
10 |
| Historical |
No historical value |
|
| Aesthetic |
River corridor environment |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
Dalton Piercey
Grid Reference NZ 469 307
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Natural river-cliff exposure of fluvio-glacial deposits. The cliff reveals an exposure of middle sand, gravels and clays.
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Dennis Smith 1967
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors