Newton Woods
Grid Reference NZ 577 124
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Roseberry Topping 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SSSI and SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Escarpment crags of Staithes sandstone
Literature References Yorkshire Rocks and Landscapes - YGS 1984
Site Map
Site Assessment
| Access and Safety | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Safety of access | Down slope from footpath | 5 |
| Safety of exposure | Very steep sided slope | 2 |
| Restricting conditions | Vegetation growth and steep slope | 5 |
| Multiple exposure | Part of Roseberry Topping | 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 | Biological weathering | 5 |
| Geomorphology | Escarpment crag | 5 |
| Sedimentary rock | Staithes sandstone | 10 |
| Igneous rock | None | |
| Metamorphic rock | None | |
| Fossils | Various oyster death assemblies | 10 |
| Minerals | None specific | 2 |
| Structural features | None specific | 2 |
| Stratigraphy | Fine laminations and current bedding | 10 |
| Geodiversity Value | Comments | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Limited educational value | 2 |
| Scientific | Study by Earth scientists | 8 |
| Historical | None | |
| Aesthetic | Vegetated escarpment | 5 |
Surveyors
Andrew Carter, John Waring
Tags: Cleveland Ironstone, Jurassic, Lias, Marine, Staithes Sandstone