Humbleton Hill and The Trows
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT951274 | — | Favourable | 113.6 | 2024-02-22 |
| NT958284 | — | Favourable | 19.07 | 2024-02-22 |
| NT966281 | — | Favourable | 27.29 | 2024-02-22 |
Geology & landscape
Landscape processes: Fluvial, Glacial
Description
Description Humbleton Hill and the Trows are important for glacial geomorphology, providing ome of the best examples of sub glacial meltwater channels in northern England. The two channel systems illustrate an excellent range of meltwater drainage forms, ranging from the simple col channel of Humbleton Hill with its classic 'humped'long profile to the complex, anastomosing system of the Trows with its perched meander loops and plunge pool channel heads. This is a classic locality for demonstrating meltwater channel characteristics and interpreting form process relationships. It illustrates very well the superimposition model of meltwater channel development. Other Information This site is identified as of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review.