The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Marchup Grit

Computer Code: MP Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Arnsbergian Substage (CG) — Arnsbergian Substage (CG)
Lithological Description: Massive sandstone.
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: West Yorkshire area [Low Marchup, eastsoutheast of Skipton, Yorkshire].
Parent Unit: Millstone Grit Group [See Also MIGR] (MG)
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:
E068 E069 E070