Computer Code: |
DNFC |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Arnsbergian Substage (CG)
— Arnsbergian Substage (CG) |
Lithological Description: |
Coal 10" - Fireclay 4' 6" - Blaes and Ironstone 8 " - Coal 7 " - Sclit 8" - Coal 5"- Fireclay 8' 0" - Sandstone. Fireclay seam. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Conformable. |
Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Conformable. |
Thickness: |
13' 10" (4m). |
Geographical Limits: |
Not defined. |
Parent Unit: |
Upper Limestone Formation (ULGS)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
Type Area |
Darnley Fireclay Mine Workings. Mine Abandonement Plan No.7106. |
Reference(s): |
Hinxman, L W, Anderson, E M and Carruthers, R G. 1920. The economic geology of the Central Coalfield of Scotland, Area IV; Paisley, Barrhead, Renfrew. Memoir of the Geological Survey, Scotland. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
S030
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