The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Quarry Hazle Sandstone

Computer Code: QHS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Brigantian Substage (CX) — Brigantian Substage (CX)
Lithological Description: Medium-grained white or brown micaceous sandstone with carbonaceous streaks and plant impressions.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: c.10m
Geographical Limits: Alston Block.
Parent Unit: Alston Formation (AG)
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:
none recorded or not applicable