The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Upper Bishopsmoat Beds

Computer Code: BIMU Preferred Map Code: BIMU
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Ludlow Epoch (SU) — Ludlow Epoch (SU)
Lithological Description: Grey parallel laminated siltstones with subordinate mudstones; some thin fine-grained sandstone beds; convolute lamination uncommon.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Upward change from grey interbedded siltstones and mudstones, the thicker siltstones with intense convolute lamination, to grey parallel laminated siltstones with subordinate mudstones.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Not seen in area of survey.
Thickness: Not surveyed. Total thickness c. 300m.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Not Entered (?)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Section  Sheet 165. 
Reference(s):
Allender, R. 1959. On the stratigraphy and structure of an area of Ludlowian and Lower Downtonian near Bishops Castle, Shropshire. Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, University of Wales. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E152