Grid Reference NZ 459 096
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity River-cliff exposure revealing the contact between the Sherwood sandstone and the overlying Mercia mudstone. The Sherwood sandstone forms a washed platform and waterfall.
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety |
Comments |
Rating |
| Safety of access |
Along footpath to waterfall |
10 |
| Safety of exposure |
Flat floodplain viewing area |
10 |
| Restricting conditions |
Possible high flow episodes |
8 |
| Multiple exposure |
None |
|
| 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 |
Rare exposures of Sherwood sandstone and Mercia mudstone |
10 |
| Igneous rock |
None |
|
| Metamorphic rock |
None |
|
| Fossils |
None |
|
| Minerals |
None specific |
|
| Structural features |
Apparent dip of 2° |
5 |
| Stratigraphy |
Contact between Sherwood sandstone and Mercia mudstone |
10 |
| Geodiversity Value |
Comments |
Rating |
| Education |
Various fluvial processes |
10 |
| Scientific |
Rare exposures and unique contact |
10 |
| Historical |
Man made structures at waterfall, revealing site of possible mill? |
5 |
| Aesthetic |
Excellent river corridor environment |
10 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
River Leven
Grid Reference NZ 459 096
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity River-cliff exposure revealing the contact between the Sherwood sandstone and the overlying Mercia mudstone. The Sherwood sandstone forms a washed platform and waterfall.
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors