Monthly Archives: September 2003
Woodhill Gill
Contents
Site Description
Site Map
Site Assessment
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 [...]
on September 20, 2003 Leave a comment
Cass Rock Quarry
Contents
Site Description
Site Map
Summary Evaluation of Site’s Value and Importance
Surveyors
Grid Reference NZ 631 146
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS Part of Guisborough Forest 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Brief Site Description Site 7 of 7. Disused alum quarry revealing exposures of Liassic Whitby mudstone and overlying Middle Jurassic Saltwick sandstone. Following abandonment after alum working, this quarry [...]
on September 20, 2003 Leave a comment
Easington Beck
Contents
Site Description
Site Map
Site Assessment
Surveyors
Grid Reference NZ 749 162
BGS Sheet 34
OS Sheet 94
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
Site Description
Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Upland river cutting through deltaic sandstone revealing river-cliffs and waterfalls. Exposures include Saltwick sandstone, Dogger and Whitby mudstone formations
Literature References
Site Map
Site Assessment
Access and Safety
Comments
Rating
Safety of access
From footbridge and along stream bank
8
Safety of exposure
Slippery on [...]
on September 4, 2003 Leave a comment
Slapewath