The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Porth y Corwgl Member

Computer Code: CORWG Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Floian Age (OFL) — Darriwilian Age (ODW)
Lithological Description: Disturbed beds of dark grey mudstone conglomerate with beds of high matrix sandstone and massive sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Stratigraphic boundary with Porthygwichiad Formation (PYGW).
Definition of Upper Boundary: Stratigraphic boundary with Mynydd Eilian Formation (MYEI).
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: Anglesey.
Parent Unit: Capel Parc Formation (CAPC)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
none recorded or not applicable