The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Craigbreck Conglomerate Bed

Computer Code: CRBB Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Mid Devonian Epoch (DM) — Mid Devonian Epoch (DM)
Lithological Description: Matrix supported conglomerate of rounded pebbles and small cobbles in a coarse sandy matrix.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: The estimated maximum thickness of the bed is 70m.
Geographical Limits: The conglomerate bed occurs in the vicinity of Craigbreck Farm, 1km east of the village of Kilmuir, on the Black Isle 1.5km north of the Kessock Bridge.
Parent Unit: Avoch Sandstone Member (AVM)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Exposures of conglomerate along a low elongate ridge in the vicinity of Craigbreck Farm. 
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S083