The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Sub-Glenfuir Marine Band

Computer Code: SGMB Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Langsettian Substage (CA) — Langsettian Substage (CA)
Lithological Description: Blackband ironstone, with Lingula sp., foraminifera, and ostracods.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Conformable with underlying seatearth.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Conformable with overlying dark grey, bedded mudstone.
Thickness: 10 cm.
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Scottish Lower Coal Measures Formation (LCMS)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Section  Auchengean Farm [NS 8589 7727]. 
Reference(s):
Browne, M A E and Gillen, C. (editors). 2015. A geological excursion guide to the Stirling and Perth area. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Geological Society in association with NMS Enterprises Limited. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable