The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Ten Fathom Grit

Computer Code: TFG Preferred Map Code: TFG
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Pendleian Substage (CE) — Pendleian Substage (CE)
Lithological Description: Sandstone.
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: Stainmore Formation (SMGP)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Dakyns, J R, et al, 1891. The geology of the country around Mallerstang, with parts of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Arkendale. Memoir of the Geological Survey of England and Wales. 
Bradley, L. 1862. An Inquiry into the Deposition of Lead Ore, in the mineral veins of Swaledale, Yorkshire. (London: Edward Stanford.) 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E040 E041