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
| 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. |
| 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
Tags: Jurassic, Lias, Marine, Staithes Sandstone