Tag Archives: Permian
Crimdon Dene
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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 [...]
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Naisberry Quarry
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Site Description
Site Map
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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
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Access and Safety
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Rating
Safety of access
Along farm track
10
Safety of exposure
Very safe quarry
10
Restricting conditions
Cattle [...]
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Hartlepool Headland
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Grid Reference NZ 524 344
BGS Sheet 27
OS Sheet 93
Forwarded as RIGS 30/09/2003
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
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Site Assessment
Access and Safety
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Whelly Hill Quarry