tvrigs.org.uk » Scalby http://www.tvrigs.org.uk Conserving Geodiversity in Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool & Darlington Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:11:57 +0000 en hourly 1 2008 tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk (tvrigs.org.uk) tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk (tvrigs.org.uk) 1440 http://tvrigs.org.uk/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg tvrigs.org.uk http://www.tvrigs.org.uk 144 144 geology in the Tees Valley tvrigs.org.uk tvrigs.org.uk tvrigso@tvrigs.org.uk no no Woodhill Gill http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/26 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/26#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2003 18:43:11 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/26
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

Grid Reference NZ 655 132
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS

Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland stream-side escarpment revealing deltaic sandstones specifically the Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation
Literature References

Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Along designated footpath 10
Safety of exposure Steep slopes obscured by vegetation 5
Restricting conditions Vegetation growth in summer months 6
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 Upland fluvial and glacial features 6
Geomorphology V-shaped valley feature 6
Sedimentary rock Moor Grit member of the Scalby formation 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils None  
Minerals None specific  
Structural features None found due to small exposure  
Stratigraphy Current bedding features 5

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Upland geomorphological features 8
Scientific Study by Earth scientists 5
Historical None  
Aesthetic Excellent views of glaciated valley 10

Surveyors

Andrew Carter, Andrew Cooper, Stephanie Henderson, Carl Rees-Davies
]]> http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/26/feed 0 Seaton Hill Quarry http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/65 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/65#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2003 16:39:11 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/65
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

Grid Reference NZ 672 157
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003

Site Description

Site Status
Description of Geodiversity Disused quarry revealing exposure of the Scalby formation specifically the Long Nab member
Literature References

Site Map

Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Via footpath from Stanghow Ridge. Only approach from the North 10
Safety of exposure Steep entrance and poor underfoot due to uneven quarry floor and vegetation 5
Restricting conditions Vegetation growth in summer months 6
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 Differential and biological weathering 6
Geomorphology None  
Sedimentary rock Long Nab member consisting of sandstones, siltstones and mudstones 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils Vague impressions under overhangs 3
Minerals Iron oxide weathering 5
Structural features Vertical jointing and nearby obscured fault 5
Stratigraphy Current bedding 5

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Limited educational value 2
Scientific Study by Earth scientists 7
Historical Disused quarry 5
Aesthetic Overgrown quarry near site of leisure activity 3

Surveyors

Andrew Cooper, Andrew Carter
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