The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Broadstone Limestone [Obsolete: use HUR]

Computer Code: BRLS Preferred Map Code: BrLs
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Brigantian Substage (CX) — Brigantian Substage (CX)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use HUR] Dark limestone in massive beds with layers of blue fossiliferous shale.
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: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Hurlet Limestone
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S022