The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Ceardaich Sand and Gravel Formation

Computer Code: CEAR Preferred Map Code: cear
Status Code: Full
Age range: Devensian Stage (QD) — Devensian Stage (QD)
Lithological Description: Sand and gravel; clasts mainly psammite, with granodiorite, granite and porphyry; large scale deltaic cross-bedding common.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Unconformable on bedrock; erosional on Pattack Till Formation; gradational on Linn of Pattack Silt Formation.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Unconformable or glacitectonic contact with Ardverikie Till Formation.
Thickness: 5m
Geographical Limits: Central Grampian Mountains of Scotland.
Parent Unit: Central Grampian Glacigenic Subgroup (CGDR)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Section  River cliff of Allt Coire na Ceardaich. Merritt et al., 1999. 
Reference(s):
Merritt, J W, 1999. The Quaternary geology of the Dalwhinnie District. British Geological Survey Technical Report WA/99/14R. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S063