High Cliff Nab

photo of view from north

Grid Reference NZ 611 139
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Guisborough Forest 30/09/2003

Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Massive exposure of Saltwick sandstone
Literature References

Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Footpath to nab 10
Safety of exposure Good - No overhangs 10
Restricting conditions High winds 8
Multiple exposure Part of Guisborough Forest 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.  

photo of algal growth on exposure

Education and Science Comments Rating
Surface processes Weathering and erosion 7
Geomorphology Nab capping NE-SW trending escarpment 10
Sedimentary rock Saltwick sandstone 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils None specific 2
Minerals Oxidised iron in sandstone 2
Structural features Apparent dip of 5° to S 5
Stratigraphy Current bedding 8

photo of algal growth on exposure

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Glacial activity views and sedimentation profiles 8
Scientific Study by Earth scientists 8
Historical Limited historical value 2
Aesthetic Imposing nab feature overlooking glacial basin 10

Surveyors

Andrew Carter, John Hempson
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