Langbaurgh Ridge
Geological site in North Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Langbaurgh Ridge (grid reference NZ560121) is an 8.0 hectare[1] geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the hamlet of Langbaurgh in North Yorkshire, England, notified in 1986.[1] The site crosses the boundary of the Redcar and Cleveland district and Hambleton District.
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Langbaurgh Ridge | |
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Location | Redcar and Cleveland and Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England |
Coordinates | 54°30′5″N 1°8′4″W |
Area | 7.0 ha (17 acres) |
Established | 1986 |
Governing body | Natural England |
Website | Map of site |
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The site is identified as being of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review for its exposure of the Cleveland Dyke, a Palaeogene intrusion associated with the Mull central volcanic complex.
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