Geological Sites | Leeds
| Bradford | Calderdale
| Kirklees | Wakefield
 STATUS: RIGS
OTHER DESIGNATIONS:
COUNTY: West Yorkshire
DISTRICT: Calderdale
OS GRID REF. SE 137 207
OS 1:50,000 Landranger Sheet 104 Leeds and Bradford,
OS 1:25,000 Explorer 288 Bradford and Huddersfield
BGS 1:50,000 Sheet 77 Huddersfield Solid and Drift
FIRST DESIGNATED by West Yorkshire RIGS Group in 2000
DATE OF MOST RECENT SURVEY
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Round Hill forms a distinctive landmark adjacent to the M62 motorway.
The origin of this circular structure has caused much speculation,
particularly that Round Hill is an ancient fortification. However there
is no scientific evidence to support this claim.
Geologically, Round Hill is an outlier of Greenmoor Rock (formerly thought
to be the Elland Flags, but now recognized as being of different origin)
lying on older sediments.
The present structure of Round Hill is a testament to the processes of
weathering and erosion slowly shaping the rock over geological time.
Other similar circular structures can be found locally, most notably
Round Wood near Waterloo, Huddersfield.
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS:
EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Round Hill is a well known local landmark with excellent views across
Rastrick and Brighouse.
ACCESS AND SAFETY:
Although there is no public right of way to Round Hill, its location
adjacent to a cricket field and residential housing allows permissive
access to the site.
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