Grid Reference NZ 465 146
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Small river-cliff feature revealing an exposure of Mercia mudstone
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Along footpath from industrial estate |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
On opposite river bank footpath |
10 |
| Restricting conditions |
High flow episodes will cover exposure |
6 |
| Multiple exposure |
Cleveland Dyke exposure upstream |
7 |
| 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. |
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| Education and Science |
Comments |
Rating |
| Surface processes |
Various fluvial processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Small river-cliff feature |
5 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Rare Mercia mudstone exposure |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
Cleveland Dyke fragments in channel from exposure upstream |
2 |
| Metamorphic rock |
None |
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| Fossils |
None |
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| Minerals |
None specific |
2 |
| Structural features |
Difficult to assess due to nature of exposure |
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| Stratigraphy |
Fine laminations in exposure |
8 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Fluvial processes |
8 |
| Scientific |
Rare exposure of Mercia mudstone |
10 |
| Historical |
No historical significance |
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| Aesthetic |
Excellent river corridor environment |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
Stainsby Beck Mudstone
Grid Reference NZ 465 146
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Small river-cliff feature revealing an exposure of Mercia mudstone
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors