East Yorkshire Geology

The Geology of the area consists of Triassic red-beds in the east, Jurassic clays, limestones and sandstones, and Chalk Wolds, with a covering of Quaternary boulder clay in Holderness.

The group has selected Regionally Important Geological Sites in East Yorkshire , based on a set of criteria which identified them for their research, educational, historical or geomorphological importance. The list of sites has been given to the local councils and they have given them a special status in their development plans. Click here to view photos of some of these sites .

Many of the sites are Chalk pits. The Yorkshire chalk is very different to the chalk of southern Britain and the Group is keen to conserve a complete succession for future reserach. click here for more details. There is to be a public inquiry into a planning application for Little Weighton Railway Cutting - click here for details of the Group's case for conserving this unique site.