The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Tighvein Sills (South Arran)

Computer Code: SATVS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Paleogene Period (G) — Paleogene Period (G)
Lithological Description: Diorite, granophyric granite, microgranite and porphyritic microgranite.
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: South Arran.
Parent Unit: South Arran Sills (SASS)
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:
S338