The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Binnend Sandstone

Computer Code: BINS Preferred Map Code: BinS
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Asbian Substage (CR) — Brigantian Substage (CX)
Lithological Description: Sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Conformable.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Conformable.
Thickness: 33.32m. (Top 14.22m. Bottom 47.54m).
Geographical Limits: The Burntisland area of Fife,
Parent Unit: Sandy Craig Formation (SCB)
Previous Name(s): Binnend Sandstone Member [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BINS] (-3216)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Binnend, No.30 Bore. NT28NW (BJ64). 
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S040