The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Sandside Bay Sandstone Member

Computer Code: SBSM Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Mid Devonian Epoch (DM) — Mid Devonian Epoch (DM)
Lithological Description: none recorded or not applicable
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: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Sandside Sandstone Formation (SAND)
Previous Name(s): Sandside Bay Formation (SABA)
Bay Sandstone Member [Obsolete Name and Code: Use SABA, SBSM] (-4310)
Sandside Bay Formation (SABA)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Fletcher, T P and Key, R M. 1991. Solid geology of the Dounreay District. British Geological Survey Technical Report WA/91/35C. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable