The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Careg-Wiber Volcanic Formation

Computer Code: CWV Preferred Map Code: CwV
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Abereiddian Stage (O2) — Abereiddian Stage (O2)
Lithological Description: Volcaniclastic sandstone and conglomerate with few intercalations of mudstone, some interbedded basaltic lava and/or volcanic breccia, sediments overly tuffite and/or ash flow tuff.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Gradational.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Faulted.
Thickness: Approx. 1200 metres.
Geographical Limits: North limit: Castle Bank (hill) (SO 0900 6154). West, east and south limits outside of limits of Sheet 178.
Parent Unit: Not Entered (?)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Up to 850 metres north to north east of Careg-Wiber Farm, including Careg-Wiber Bank; Careg Wiber Farm lies 3km south east of the railway station, Llandrindod Wells. 
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E179