tvrigs.org.uk » Eller Beck http://www.tvrigs.org.uk Conserving Geodiversity in Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:15:45 +0000 en hourly 1 2008 tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk (tvrigs.org.uk) tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk (tvrigs.org.uk) posts 1440 geology in the Tees Valley tvrigs.org.uk tvrigs.org.uk tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk No no http://tvrigs.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg tvrigs.org.uk http://www.tvrigs.org.uk 144 144 Birk Brow Quarry http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/57 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/57#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:32:28 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/57
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

Grid Reference NZ 653 152
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03


Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Disused quarry revealing exposures of Saltwick sandstone and the base of the overlying Eller Beck formation
Literature References


Site Map


Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Along footpath from Stanghow Ridge 10
Safety of exposure Excellent viewing platform 10
Restricting conditions None  
Multiple exposure None  
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 Biological weathering and transportation 8
Geomorphology Limited features 2
Sedimentary rock Saltwick sandstone formation and overlying Eller Beck formation 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils Plant micro fossils 6
Minerals None specific 2
Structural features Minor faulting 2
Stratigraphy Three distinct layers within the Ravenscar group 8

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Limited educational value although good examples of biological weathering 5
Scientific Study by Earth scientists 8
Historical Disused quarry 2
Aesthetic Small quarry face on wooded escarpment 6


Surveyors

Andrew Carter, Andrew Cooper
]]> http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/57/feed 0 Kilton Castle http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/80 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/80#comments Mon, 19 May 2003 21:16:41 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/80
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

Massive sandstones making up river-cliff.

Grid Reference NZ 705 176
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003


Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity River gorge environment revealing river-cliff exposures of Eller Beck mudstone and sandstone overlain by Cloughton Formation.
Literature References


Site Map


Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Along footpath into gorge from Liverton car park 7
Safety of exposure Across beck to face with overhangs 7
Restricting conditions High flow episodes 8
Multiple exposure Part of Kilton Beck river reach 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.  

Eller Beck Formation marine sandstone.

Education and Science Comments Rating
Surface processes Various fluvial processes 10
Geomorphology Gorge, cliffs and waterfall examples 10
Sedimentary rock Eller beck and Cloughton sandstone formations 10
Igneous rock Glacial erratics in stream bed 5
Metamorphic rock Glacial erratics in stream bed 5
Fossils Trace plant fossils throughout 10
Minerals Iron oxide weathering 10
Structural features Various dip angles and faulting 10
Stratigraphy Layers of Eller Beck and Cloughton formations revealing contact 10

Eller Beck Formation marine mudstone.

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Study for fluvial processes and features but access difficult in some conditions 8
Scientific Special site for Earth scientist study due to plant fossils and contact 10
Historical None  
Aesthetic Wooded river gorge environment 10


Surveyors

Andrew Carter, John Waring
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