The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Churwell Thin Coal (West Yorkshire)

Computer Code: CTHN Preferred Map Code: CN
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Langsettian Substage (CA) — Langsettian Substage (CA)
Lithological Description: The Churwell Thin Coal is a widespread bituminous seam, usually thin but of economic importance in the area of Farnley and Churwell. It coalesces with the Churwell Thick to form the Beeston Seam (Green et al, 1878).
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: Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation (PLCM)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
none recorded or not applicable