The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Leny Grits

Computer Code: DCLE Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Neoproterozoic Era (AZ) — Neoproterozoic Era (AZ)
Lithological Description: Cleaved greywackes commonly with grit and pebbly greywacke bands. Slate interbeds. NOTE: Leny Grits replaces Upper and Lower Leny Grits where the two units cannot be adequately defined.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Lower boundary with Aberfoyle Slates.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Faulted.
Thickness: Not defined.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Southern Highland Group (SOHI)
Previous Name(s): Aberfoyle Slates [Obsolete Name and Code: Use DCLE] (-3987)
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:
S038