Submitted by doug.cole on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 14:04
Inventory Reference
GEO063
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIa
Grading Date
GradingComment

Geosite comprises a prominent gorge, which incises through the Langeberg Range between Ashton and Montagu. Should be graded as local. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Site coincides with the angular unconformity between sandstone of the Table Mountain Group to the north and phyllite of the Malmesbury Group to the south. This is located along the R62 southwest of the entrance to the gorge. Spectacularly folded quartzitic sandstones of the Table Mountain Group can be seen throughout the 5 km-long gorge and the entire gorge should be preserved as a geoheritage site.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
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