The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Great Wanney Crags Sandstone

Computer Code: GWCS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Asbian Substage (CR) — Asbian Substage (CR)
Lithological Description: Coarse-grained cross-bedded sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: 12 to 30m
Geographical Limits: Specifically at Great Wanney Crags, near Penchford, Northumberland, and in adjacent areas.
Parent Unit: Tyne Limestone Formation (TYLS)
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