Computer Code: |
BSNT |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Index Level |
Age range: |
Langsettian Substage (CA)
— Langsettian Substage (CA) |
Lithological Description: |
The Top Beeston Coal is a bituminous coal of high economic importance that was mined principally in the area southeast of Leeds. It splits westwards, the upper part forming the Churwell Thin Coal, the lower portion forming the top of the Churwell Thick. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation (PLCM)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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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: |
E078
E070
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