Grid Reference NZ 655 200
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Skelton beck 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Stream bed and river-cliff exposures of Staithes sandstone. Natural waterfall. Change of facies to Cleveland ironstone
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Along the Cleveland Way to start of section |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
In channel access only - No footpath |
6 |
| Restricting conditions |
High flow episodes |
7 |
| Multiple exposure |
Part of Skelton Beck river reach |
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 |
Various Fluvial processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Various fluvial features |
10 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Staithes sandstone and Cleveland ironstone formation |
8 |
| Igneous rock |
Glacial erratics in channel |
5 |
| Metamorphic rock |
Glacial erratics in channel |
5 |
| Fossils |
Various marine throughout |
8 |
| Minerals |
Siderite |
6 |
| Structural features |
Extensive faulting |
8 |
| Stratigraphy |
Ripple and current bedded Staithes sandstone. Cleveland ironstone formation (davoei to margaritatus zone) |
8 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Fluvial processes and features but restricted by difficult access |
8 |
| Scientific |
Special site for Earth scientist study |
9 |
| Historical |
None |
|
| Aesthetic |
Steep sided woodland gorge |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, Andrew Cooper
Skelton Beck
Grid Reference NZ 655 200
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Skelton beck 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Stream bed and river-cliff exposures of Staithes sandstone. Natural waterfall. Change of facies to Cleveland ironstone
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors