The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Magnesian Limestone Formation (Northern Ireland And Northwest England)

Computer Code: MGL Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Guadalupian Epoch (PUG) — Lopingian Epoch (PUL)
Lithological Description: Dolomitic limestone and dolostone.
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: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Belfast Group (BELF)
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:
E058 N35 E028