Category Archives: Geodiversity Database CD

Stainsby Beck Dyke

Grid Reference NZ 465 146
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003

Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Stream bed exposure of the Cleveland Dyke
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
On footpath from industrial estate
10

Safety of exposure
On opposite riverbank footpath
10

Restricting conditions
High flow episodes obscure exposure
6

Multiple exposure
Mercia mudstone exposure downstream
7

Note
It is strongly [...]

By admin on April 10, 2003 | Leave a comment

Stainsby Beck Mudstone


Grid Reference NZ 465 146
BGS Sheet 33
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Small river-cliff feature revealing an exposure of Mercia mudstone
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along footpath from industrial estate
10

Safety of exposure
On opposite river bank footpath
10

Restricting conditions
High flow episodes will cover exposure
6

Multiple exposure
Cleveland Dyke [...]

By admin on April 7, 2003 | Leave a comment

Hartlepool Little Scar

Grid Reference NZ 526 304
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS No designation

Site Description
Site Status None
Description of Geodiversity Small exposure revealing a wave washed scar consisting of Sherwood sandstone
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Dennis Smith 1967
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Down safe steps [...]

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Hartlepool Headland

Grid Reference NZ 524 344
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003

Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform of Magnesian limestone. The exposure reveals examples of stack an pillar coastal features.
Literature References The Geology of the Country Between Durham and West Hartlepool – Denis Smith 1967
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety [...]

By admin on April 3, 2003 | Leave a comment

Flatts Lane

Grid Reference NZ 552 167
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Eston Hills 30/09/03

Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Roadside cutting revealing exposure of Cleveland ironstone formation
Literature References The Geology of Eston Hills – R&CB 1998
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
No access except from roadside
2

Safety of exposure
Dangerous due to [...]

By admin on April 1, 2003 | Leave a comment

Brotton Quarry

Grid Reference NZ 694 198
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS
Site Description
Site Status
Description of Geodiversity Small disused Saltwick sandstone quarry revealing one obscured face
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Across busy road from parking area for Cattersty Nature Reserve
8

Safety of exposure
Steep entrance with thorny vegetation
8

Restricting conditions
Misuse from local [...]

By admin on March 31, 2003 | Leave a comment

Eston Nab


Grid Reference NZ 568 184
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Eston Hills 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Nab exposure revealing massive Saltwick sandstone due to previous quarrying
Literature References The Geology of Eston Hills – RBC 1998
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along designated footpaths
10

Safety of exposure
Small drop from [...]

By admin on March 28, 2003 | Leave a comment