The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Castell Limestone Formation

Computer Code: CLI Preferred Map Code: Cli
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Abereiddian Stage (O2) — Caradoc Series (O4)
Lithological Description: Bluish grey limestones with interbedded mudstones.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Conformably overlies the Caerhys Shale Formation with gradational boundary.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Passes conformably upwards into Caradoc shales.
Thickness: 25m
Geographical Limits: 1:50,000 Sheet 209 (St.David's).
Parent Unit: 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):
Cox, A H. 1915. The geology of the district between Abereiddy and Abercastle (Pembrokeshire). Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society, Vol.71, p.273-342. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E209