The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Pistyllion Formation

Computer Code: PNF Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Aurelucian Stage (OJ) — Burrellian Stage (OK)
Lithological Description: Basaltic and andesitic lavas, with mudstone, mudflow breccias and crystal tuffs.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Oversteps the Craig y Ffynnon Formation northwards and rests on the Allt Lwyd Formation.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Overlain by the Aran Fawddwy Formation.
Thickness: To 300 m.
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Aran Volcanic Group (AVG)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Section  Pistyllion to Bwlch y Fign [SH 8225 1900 to 8220 1855] (Allen and Jackson, 1985, p. 43). 
Reference(s):
Rushton, A W A and Howells, M F. 1998. Stratigraphical framework for the Ordovician of Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/08. 
British Geological Survey. 1986. Bala. England and Wales, Sheet 136. Provisional Solid Geology. 1:50 000 Series. (Keyworth, Nottingham: British Geological Survey.) 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E136 E135