The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details
Bog Quartzite Formation
Computer Code: | BOQ | Preferred Map Code: | BoQ |
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Status Code: | Pending Upgrade | ||
Age range: | Llandovery Epoch (SL) — Llandovery Epoch (SL) | ||
Lithological Description: | Variable arenaceous beds with abundant joints. | ||
Definition of Lower Boundary: | Unconformably overlies Llanvirn Hyssington Volcanic Formation. | ||
Definition of Upper Boundary: | Not defined. | ||
Thickness: | Not defined. | ||
Geographical Limits: | Not defined. | ||
Parent Unit: | Not Entered (?) | ||
Previous Name(s): | Bog Mine Outliers [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BOQ]
(-1376)
Bog Quartzite [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BOQ] (-1377) |
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Alternative Name(s): | none recorded or not applicable | ||
Stratotypes: | |||
Type Area | Bog area, Shelve. | ||
Reference(s): | |||
Lynas, B D T. 1985. Geological Notes and Local Details for 1:10,000 Sheets. Open File Report SO39NW and SO39NE. | |||
Ziegler, A M, Cocks, L R M and McKerrow, 1968. The Llandovery transgression of the Welsh Borderland. Palaeontology, Vol.11, 736-782. | |||
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: | |||
E151 E165 |