tvrigs.org.uk » Magnesian Limestone 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 Whelly Hill Quarry http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/29 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/29#comments Tue, 06 May 2003 12:56:55 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/29 Whelly Hill Quarry is on private land. Details only available from landowners.

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Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

photo of entrance to gorge

Grid Reference NZ 471 371
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003


Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Deep gorge environment revealing exposures of Magnesian limestone. The gorge forms steep sides consisting of face of Magnesian limestone in a fluvial environment. Glacial erratics can be found in the stream bed.
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 of access Along Hart to Haswell walkway  
Safety of exposure View from river channel  
Restricting conditions High flow episodes  
Multiple exposure Gorge length from walkway to viaduct  
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.  

photo of botryoidal texture

Education and Science Comments Rating
Surface processes Fluvial processes and glacial processes 10
Geomorphology River gorge 10
Sedimentary rock Magnesian limestone and possible evaporite layer 10
Igneous rock Erratics in stream bed 2
Metamorphic rock Erratics in stream bed 2
Fossils None specific 1
Minerals None specific 1
Structural features Dip examples of up to 20° 7
Stratigraphy Brecciated Magnesian limestone material above evaporite layer 8

photo of stream undercutting

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Due to access education potential questionable 1
Scientific Study of Earth scientists 10
Historical Limited historical significance 1
Aesthetic Excellent examples of geodiversity and biodiversity 10


Surveyors

Andrew Carter, John Waring
]]> http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/27/feed 0 Naisberry Quarry http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/30 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/30#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:07:39 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/30
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

Grid Reference NZ 477 333
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/03


Site Description

Site Status SNCI
Description of Geodiversity Old quarry revealing various exposures of Magnesian limestone
Literature References Geology of the Country from Durham to West Hartlepool – Denis Smith 1967


Site Map


Site Assessment

Access and Safety Comments Rating
Safety of access Along farm track 10
Safety of exposure Very safe quarry 10
Restricting conditions Cattle and horses in quarry 9
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 Weathering and erosion 10
Geomorphology Disused quarry environment 5
Sedimentary rock Magnesian limestone 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils None specific 2
Minerals None specific 2
Structural features Various examples of faulting and folding 5
Stratigraphy Three distinct stratigraphical layers 5

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Limited educational value 2
Scientific Study by Earth scientists 10
Historical Disused quarry revealing quarrying features 9
Aesthetic Excellent quarry environment 8


Surveyors

Andrew Carter
]]> http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/30/feed 0 Hartlepool Headland http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/28 http://www.tvrigs.org.uk/archives/28#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2003 10:34:50 +0000 admin http://tvrigs.org.uk/archives/28
Contents
  1. Site Description
  2. Site Map
  3. Site Assessment
  4. Surveyors

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

photo of flat stack feature


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 of access Care needed underfoot on access steps 5
Safety of exposure Tide Table should be consulted 5
Restricting conditions High tide and adverse weather 5
Multiple exposure The whole headland exposure 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.  

photo of wave-washed platform

Education and Science Comments Rating
Surface processes Coastal processes 10
Geomorphology Wave washed platform 10
Sedimentary rock Magnesian limestone 10
Igneous rock None  
Metamorphic rock None  
Fossils None specific 2
Minerals None specific 2
Structural features Dip angle of up to 2° 5
Stratigraphy Well exposed Magnesian limestone 5

photo of tidal gullying feature

Geodiversity Value Comments Rating
Education Coastal processes 8
Scientific Limited scope for study 5
Historical Limited historical value 5
Aesthetic Excellent coastal wave washed platform 10


Surveyors

Andrew Carter
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