The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Cot Castle Shell Bed

Computer Code: CCSH Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Brigantian Substage (CX) — Brigantian Substage (CX)
Lithological Description: Mudstone.
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: Area of Cot Castle, near Strathaven, Lanarkshire.
Parent Unit: Hopetoun Member (HON)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Basket Shell Bed
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S031