The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Caerhys Shale Formation

Computer Code: CHY Preferred Map Code: Chy
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Abereiddian Stage (O2) — Abereiddian Stage (O2)
Lithological Description: Mudstones, tuffaceous near base and silty in upper part.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Not defined.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Not defined.
Thickness: c 80 - 100 metres.
Geographical Limits: 1:50,000 Sheet 209 (St.David's).
Parent Unit: Not Applicable (-)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Hughes C P, and others. 1982. Abereiddi Bay and the adjacent coast. "In" Bassett, M G. (Editor). Geological excursions in Dyfed, south-west Wales. p.51-63. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E209 E244 E245