Geological Sites | Leeds
| Bradford | Calderdale
| Kirklees | Wakefield
 STATUS: RIGS
OTHER DESIGNATIONS:
COUNTY: West Yorkshire
DISTRICT: Bradford
OS GRID REF. SE 118 360 to SE 130 366
OS SHEET 1:50,000 Landranger 104 Leeds and Bradford
OS SHEET: 1:25,000 Explorer 288 Bradford and Huddersfield.
BGS Geological 1:50,000 Sheet 69 Bradford (Solid and Drift edition)
FIRST DESIGNATED by West Yorkshire RIGS Group in 1996
DATE OF MOST RECENT SURVEY
SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION produced by Neil Aitkenhead
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Noon Nick contains a well preserved glacial meltwater channel cut parallel
to the escarpment overlooking the Aire Valley at Saltaire. Noon Nick
lies at a height of 215 metres above sea level. Its channel can be
followed parallel to Stoney Ridge Road through the plantation (no public
access in the plantation) to Dungeon Wood before it turns to the east.
HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATIONS:
 EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
This is an important site for studying evidence of glaciation in
conjunction with other meltwater channels in the district.
AESTHETIC
CHARACTERISTICS:
There are extensive panoramic views to the north and west.
ACCESS AND
SAFETY:
Park off Stoney Ridge Road (SE 119 360) to observe Noon Nick and
the overflow channel through Stoney Ridge Plantation (no public
access
to the plantation). Alternatively, it is possible to park in
the lay-by on High Bank Lane (SE 133 368) to visit Dungeon Woods.
Avoid parking
on any main roads near to either locality. |
