The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Laig Siltstone Member

Computer Code: LAGSL Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Callovian Age (JC) — Oxfordian Age (JO)
Lithological Description: A sequence of slightly glauconitic medium-grained grey fossiliferous siltstone with glauconitic sandstone and calcareous mudstone beds.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: North-west coast of Eigg.
Parent Unit: Staffin Shale Formation (SFSH)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Sykes, R M. 1975. The stratigraphy of the Callovian and Oxfordian stages (Middle-Upper Jurassic) in northern Scotland. Scottish Journal of Geology, Vol.11, 51-78. 
Wright, J K. 1964. The so-called Oxfordian shales of Eigg, Inner Hebrides. Geological Magazine, Vol.101, 185-186. 
Barron, A J M, Lott, G K, and Riding, J B. 2012. Stratigraphical framework for the Middle Jurassic strata of Great Britain and the adjoining continental shelf. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/11/06. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S060