The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Thorny Force Sandstone [Obsolete: use WTRS]

Computer Code: TFS Preferred Map Code: TFS
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Asbian Substage (CR) — Asbian Substage (CR)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use WTRS] 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: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Moore D, 1958. The Yoredale Series of Upper Wensleydale and adjacent parts of North-West Yorkshire. Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological Society, Vol.31, 91-148. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E050 E051 E040