The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Scout Hill Formation [Obsolete: use KMF]

Computer Code: SCH Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Pridoli Epoch (SO) — Pridoli Epoch (SO)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use KMF] Sandstone with subsidiary siliciclastic argillaceous rock.
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: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): Scout Hill Flags [Obsolete Name and Code: Use KMF, SCH] (-1002)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Shaw, R W L. 1971. The faunal stratigraphy of the Kirkby Moor Flags of the type area near Kendal. Westmorland. Geological Journal, Vol.7, p.359-380. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable