Grid Reference NZ 568 184
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Eston Hills 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Nab exposure revealing massive Saltwick sandstone due to previous quarrying
Literature References The Geology of Eston Hills – RBC 1998
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of access | Along designated footpaths | 10 |
| Safety of exposure | Small drop from nab | 8 |
| Restricting conditions | High winds | 9 |
| Multiple exposure | Plateau of Eston Hills | |
| 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 | Erosion surfaces | 8 |
| Geomorphology | Nab and escarpment examples | 8 |
| Sedimentary rock | Saltwick sandstone | 10 |
| Igneous rock | None | |
| Metamorphic rock | None | |
| Fossils | Plant fossils | 8 |
| Minerals | Iron content of sandstone | 2 |
| Structural features | Limited areas of faulting | 2 |
| Stratigraphy | Current bedding in sandstone | 8 |
| Geodiversity Value | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Various geological, geomorphological and geographical examples | 10 |
| Scientific | Study by Earth scientists | 8 |
| Historical | Area of numerous sandstone quarries | 5 |
| Aesthetic | Famous Eston Hills landform that dominates the Tees Valley | 10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter