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
High Cliff Nab
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
Surveyors