The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Nab End Sandstone

Computer Code: NBES Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Marsdenian Substage (CZ) — Marsdenian Substage (CZ)
Lithological Description: Fine- and medium-grained sandstone, flaggy in its lower part and "gritty" above
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: c.15m
Geographical Limits: West Yorkshire area [Nab End, near Mytholmroyd, 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:
E077