Geology of County Durham
Local geological sites
### Local geological sites

A [geodiversity](/wiki/Geodiversity "Geodiversity") audit of County Durham produced many locations which are now afforded recognition as 'Local geological sites' (formerly referred to as '[Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites](/wiki/Regionally_Important_Geodiversity_Sites "Regionally Important Geodiversity Sites")' or simply 'RIGS'.


What is the purpose of a geodiversity audit?