Grid Reference NZ 663 202
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Skelton Beck 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Steep sided gorge revealing exposures of Staithes sandstone with a small natural waterfall
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Via Cleveland Way |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
In channel access only - Overhangs etc |
7 |
| 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. |
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| Education and Science |
Comments |
Rating |
| Surface processes |
Various fluvial processes |
10 |
| Geomorphology |
Various fluvial features including river-cliffs and waterfalls |
10 |
| Sedimentary rock |
Staithes sandstone formation |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
Glacial erratics in channel |
5 |
| Metamorphic rock |
Glacial erratics in channel |
5 |
| Fossils |
Various marine throughout river each |
8 |
| Minerals |
Siderite nodules |
8 |
| Structural features |
Well developed jointing system in 3D |
10 |
| Stratigraphy |
Ripple and current bedded Staithes sandstone |
8 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Fluvial processes and features also basic geology |
10 |
| Scientific |
Study by Earth scientists |
8 |
| Historical |
Disused watermill |
5 |
| Aesthetic |
Steep sided wooded gorge |
8 |
Surveyors
Andrew Cooper
Marske Mill
Grid Reference NZ 663 202
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Skelton Beck 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Steep sided gorge revealing exposures of Staithes sandstone with a small natural waterfall
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors