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. |
| 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 |
| 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