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 Stream bed exposure of the Cleveland Dyke
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
On footpath from industrial estate |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
On opposite riverbank footpath |
10 |
| Restricting conditions |
High flow episodes obscure exposure |
6 |
| Multiple exposure |
Mercia mudstone exposure downstream |
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. |
|
| Education and Science |
Comments |
Rating |
| Surface processes |
Various fluvial processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Various fluvial features |
10 |
| Sedimentary rock |
None |
|
| Igneous rock |
Dyke intrusion |
10 |
| Metamorphic rock |
None apparent |
|
| Fossils |
None |
|
| Minerals |
None specific |
|
| Structural features |
Apparent dip of 2° & NNW orientation |
7 |
| Stratigraphy |
Tertiary igneous intrusion |
5 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Various fluvial processes |
10 |
| Scientific |
Small Cleveland Dyke exposure |
5 |
| Historical |
None |
|
| Aesthetic |
River corridor environment |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
Stainsby Beck Dyke
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 Stream bed exposure of the Cleveland Dyke
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors