The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Camnant Mudstone Formation

Computer Code: CTE Preferred Map Code: Cte
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Abereiddian Stage (O2) — Abereiddian Stage (O2)
Lithological Description: Mudstone with upwards increasing frequency of sandstone and conglomeratic sandstone interbeds in upper part of formation.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Not seen.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Gradational.
Thickness: Not defined.
Geographical Limits: North limit: Careg Wiber Bank, but inliers on Cwm-Brith and Castle Banks.
Parent Unit: Not Applicable (-)
Previous Name(s): Camnant Mudstones Formation [Obsolete Name and Code: Use CTE] (-175)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Reference Section  South bank of River Ithon (between Castle and Cwm Brith Banks). 
Type Section  Camnant Brook. 
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E179