Computer Code: |
ELN |
Preferred Map Code: |
ELN |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Tournaisian Age (CT)
— Tournaisian Age (CT) |
Lithological Description: |
Mainly white, cross-bedded sandstone. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Base not seen, presumed transitional on Millport Cornstones Member. |
Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Top not seen, presumed overlain by extrusive igneous rocks of the Clyde Plateau lavas. |
Thickness: |
About 150m |
Geographical Limits: |
Cumbrae Islands in Strathclyde, Scotland. |
Parent Unit: |
Clyde Sandstone Formation (CYD)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
Type Area |
The Eileans, Millport Bay, Great Cumbrae, Strathclyde, Scotland. |
Reference(s): |
Paterson, I B and Hall, I H S. 1986. Lithostratigraphy of the late Devonian and early Carboniferous rocks in the Midland Valley of Scotland. British Geological Survey Report, 18/3. |
British Geological Survey. In preparation. Dunoon and Millport. Scotland Sheet 29E and part of 21E. Bedrock. 1:50 000 Geology Series. (Keyworth, Nottingham: British Geological Survey.) |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
S021
S029
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