Category Archives: Lias

Saltburn to Cattersty Coast

Grid Reference NZ 690 228
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Saltburn to Skinningrove Coast 30/09/2003

Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform and cliffs revealing Redcar mudstone formation at the base overlain by Staithes sandstone in the cliffs. Cleveland ironstone in upper part of cliffs, all capped by [...]

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Marske Mill

Grid Reference NZ 663 202
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Skelton Beck 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Steep sided gorge revealing exposures of Staithes sandstone with a small natural waterfall
Literature References
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Via Cleveland Way
10

Safety of exposure
In channel access only – Overhangs etc
7

Restricting [...]

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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 [...]

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Roseberry Topping

Grid Reference NZ 579 126
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03

Site Description
Site Status SSSI and SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Famous geomorphological landform covering much of Cleveland’s geology. Including Staithes sandstone, Cleveland ironstone, Whitby mudstone and Saltwick sandstone formations.
Literature References Yorkshire Rocks and Landscapes – YGS 1984
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along [...]

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Wilton Woods

Grid Reference NZ 588 196
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Eston Hills 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Streamside river-cliff exposure of Staithes sandstone. Smaller exposures are available around location
Literature References The Geology of Eston Hills – R&CBC 1998
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety
Comments
Rating

Safety of access
Along footpath from Wilton Lane
10

Safety [...]

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Redcar Rocks


Grid Reference NZ 615 253
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SSSI
Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform of Redcar mudstone. Locality reveals the lowest Lias group exposure in the Tees Valley
Literature References Along the Scar – Dennis Goldring 2001
The Regional Coastline of Yorkshire – J.W.Steers 1967
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and [...]

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Coatham Rocks

Grid Reference NZ 610 260
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Wave washed platform of Redcar mudstone with small exposure of overlying Staithes sandstone exposed at low tide
Literature References Along the Scar – Denis Goldring 2001
The Regional Coastline of Yorkshire – J.W.Steers 1967
Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and [...]

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Lazenby Bank

Grid Reference NZ 577 191
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Eston Hills 30/09/03
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Hillside cutting revealing exposure of Cleveland ironstone, specifically the 2ft seam and associated mudstone. An exposure of Staithes sandstone can be seen in the footpath up to the location
Literature References The [...]

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Hummersea

The view east showing cliff and foreshore toward Loftus Alum Quarry from the top of Hummersea steps.

Superb sea cliffs and rocky foreshore (scar) with extensive Lias Group exposures. Much geomorphological and industrial archaeological interest. The Cleveland Way passes along the cliff top. The coastal scenery is impressive.

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Cattersty

Grid Reference NZ 708 205
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Scar consists of Redcar mudstone formation with gentle slope to cliff top. Molten industrial slag capping cliff and glacial valley
Site Description
Site Status SNCI and Nature Reserve
Description of Geodiversity eg. Upland…
Literature References Along the Scar – Denis Goldring 2001
The Regional Coastline of [...]

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