The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Pule Hill Grit

Computer Code: PHG Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Marsdenian Substage (CZ) — Marsdenian Substage (CZ)
Lithological Description: Coarse- to fine-grained sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: To c.15m
Geographical Limits: West Yorkshire [Pule Hill, near Marsden] and westwards into Lancashire.
Parent Unit: Millstone Grit Group [See Also MIGR] (MG)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Midgley Grit
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:
E086