Roseberry Topping
Grid Reference NZ 579 126
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SSSI and SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Famous geomorphological landform covering much of Cleveland’s geology. Including Staithes sandstone, Cleveland ironstone, Whitby mudstone and Saltwick sandstone formations.
Literature References Yorkshire Rocks and Landscapes - YGS 1984
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of access | Along designated footpaths | 10 |
| Safety of exposure | Safe footpath to/from summit | 10 |
| Restricting conditions | None | |
| Multiple exposure | Variety of exposures along footpaths | 10 |
| 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 | Examples of erosion surfaces | 10 |
| Geomorphology | Examples of nab, scree and escarpments | 10 |
| Sedimentary rock | Lias and Ravenscar groups | 10 |
| Igneous rock | None | |
| Metamorphic rock | None | |
| Fossils | Marine and plant fossils | 10 |
| Minerals | None specific | 2 |
| Structural features | Faulting and current bedding examples | 10 |
| Stratigraphy | Stratigraphy can be seen on a macro scale | 10 |
| Geodiversity Value | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Geology, geomorpholgy and geographical study examples | 10 |
| Scientific | Suitable for study by all Earth scientists | 10 |
| Historical | Viking mythology and more recent Alum, Jet and Ironstone quarrying | 10 |
| Aesthetic | Dominates the Tees Valley horizon | 10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring