The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Brainshaugh Limestone

Computer Code: BHGL Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Arnsbergian Substage (CG) — Arnsbergian Substage (CG)
Lithological Description: Limestone with subsidiary calcareous mudstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Stainmore Formation (SMGP)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Thornbrough Limestone
Lower Foxton Limestone
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Dean, M T, Browne, M A E, Waters, C N and Powell, J H. 2011. A lithostratigraphical framework for the Carboniferous successions of northern Great Britain (onshore). British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/10/007. 165pp. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E009