BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E34957
Sample Donor Poole,E.G.
Rock name Sandstone (Undifferentiated). 'Original entry: Hornstones And Grit.'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Beacon Hill Hornstones and grits about 155ft below slate agglomerate.
Locality details West Bank of M1 motorway cutting about 620 yards north of Markfield roundabout and 800 yards west and 10 degrees north of Ulverscroft Grange Farm.
50k map sheet Coalville (155)

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Map reference SK 4788 1179
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


E34957

Cross Polarized, E34957

Plane Polarized, E34957

Plane Polarized, E34957